Eugene Edward Sanders

Eugene Edward Sanders of Blytheville was born March 11, 1953, in Barfield to LC Sanders, Sr. and Ella Lewis Sanders. Eugene was a graduate of Armorel High School and retired from Borg-Warner following many years of service. As a child, he confessed his hope in Christ and was a member of St. Paul Baptist Church Barfield.

Preceded in death by his parents, LC Sanders, Sr. and Ella Lewis Sanders; one brother, John L. Sanders; two sisters, Emma Gibson and Jannette Day, and a beloved grandson, DeShaun Harris, Eugene passed away Tuesday, Oct. 15, 2024, in St. Bernards Medical Center at the age of 71.

He is survived by one son, Derrick Sanders (Natassah Love) of Milwaukee, Wis.; one daughter, Cassandra Blakley of Warner Robins, Ga.; two brothers, LC Sanders, Jr. of Blytheville and James (Joyce) Sanders, also of Blytheville; five sisters, Dorothy Simmons of Albany, Ga., JoAnn (Ray) Daley of Jonesboro, Judy (Leon) Bowie of Houston, Texas, Idella Sanders, also of Houston, Texas, and Bertha (Jesse) King of Blytheville; five grandchildren and many nieces, nephews, cousins and friends.

Visitation will be held Saturday, Oct. 26, from 12:00 noon until 1 p.m. at New St. Paul Baptist Church, 515 East Sawyers Street, Blytheville, where Reverend Clark Phillips is the pastor. Funeral services will be conducted at 1 p.m. at the church. Reverend Anthony Burton will deliver the eulogy.

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McDonald-Horne Funeral Home is in charge of services and arrangements.