Thomas A. Sanders, 64, of Spring City, TN went to be with the Lord on January 11, 2025 with his wife by his side. Tom was of the Baptist faith. He loved the Lord and was dedicated to studying his Bible daily.
Tom was a kind, loving and humble man who never met a stranger. He was an accomplished artist in oils, acrylics and charcoal. He was gifted in drawing portraits and enjoyed sharing his artwork with friends and family. He had a passion for all genres of music. He was proficient on the guitar, but he never met an instrument he couldn't play. People, especially kids, were drawn to Tom's funny and outgoing personality. He was a kind husband, father, son, brother, uncle and friend, but his most important role in life was being Papa to his beloved grandson, Carson Ray. Tom was a good man and will be missed by all who knew him.
Preceded in death by parents, Louis and Mary Sanders; sisters, Leona Pritchett, LouEllen Nixon; and brother, John Sanders.
Survivors include his wife of 43 years, Louise Sanders; daughter, Leslie (Scott) Ray; son, Adam Sherrill; grandson, Carson Ray; sisters, Lena Swafford, Lula "Lucy" (Kenneth) Thurman, Loretta (Tommy) Hale; brother, Jan Sanders; sister in-law, Doris Sanders; special nieces, Miranda and Gracie who knew him as their "Unkie"; special childhood friend, Gerald Oakerson; and many other loved family members and friends.
The family will have a Funeral Service on Thursday, January 16, 2025 at Restoring Hope Church of God (1912 Wassom Memorial Highway, Spring City, TN) at 3pm. A Visitation will be held prior from 1-3pm. His niece, Teddie Jane Clark will be officiating the service. There will be special music by nephew, Jim Allen. There will be no graveside services.
You are encouraged to share a memory of Tom and/or your personal condolences with his family by visiting his memorial webpage and guestbook at www.companionfunerals.com. Companion Funeral Home and the Cody family are honored to assist his family with these arrangements.
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