James Curtis Sanders

James Curtis Sanders of Wesson, quietly passed from this temporary life into the eternal October 24, 2016.  A treasure, he was born October 15, 1934 to Albert Sanders and Ivy Fuller Sanders of Crystal Springs – the family later moving to Jackson where he attended Central High School.

 

Following his dad’s footsteps, he chose the trade of auto mechanic in which he excelled.  His professional quality always given with utmost integrity earned him many loyal customers through the years.

 

So fondly known as Curt, Curtis, Dad, Brother, Uncle, Papa, Friend and Buddy in the truest sense of all, he lived a life of immeasurable love, honesty, and patience.  Though woodworking, fishing, and hunting were some of his hobbies, his greatest joys were family and seeing children smile, so much so that in 1976 and with the help of his wife Doris Price Sanders and brother T. C. Essary, Price 50/50 Hunting Club was established with the goal of extending to others a safe place of comradery and adventure.

 

Always willing to lend a hand, share a laugh, give a hug, share his knowledge, provide his resources, shake your hand, applaud your successes, or dry a tear- he was both a gently mentor and rock-solid friend to all.

 

Mr. Sanders is survived by his daughter, Deborah, three grandsons, five great grandchildren, numerous extended family and countless friends.  May his legacy and sense of value joyfully live forever through every life and heart he touched by the never-ending faithful gift of his own.

 

Visitation will be 10am -11am Saturday at Pleasant Valley Methodist Church.  Services will be 11am Saturday at Pleasant Valley Methodist Church with burial at Pleasant Valley Cemetery.  Stringer Family Funeral Home in Hazlehurst is handling arrangements.