Earnest “Skeet” Amond Sanders, Sr. was born November 26, 1960 in Linden, Tennessee, the son of Lacula and Leroy Sanders, who I’m sure, were delighted to see two bundles of joy; baby (twins).

Better known as Skeet he received his education from Riverside High School, Graduate Class of 1978. Joining the Army National Guard where he served 16 years as a Medic. He worked at Buggy’s Car Wash in 1983 for several years where he worked as an Auto Detailer. Later on he became an Auto Detailer, Supervisor, Car Salesman, The Boss, for 20 years at Moody’s Auto Sales, in Parsons, Tennessee.

He accepted Christ at an early age under the pastoral leadership of Rev. W.W. Worthams, at Freedman Chapel African Methodist Episcopal Church in Decaturville, Tennessee where he was a member until his death.

He enjoyed traveling, family reunions, class reunions, baseball, basketball, and helping others, also sharing his fruits of the spirits where he shared with everyone he met; he never met a stranger. To know him was to love him because of his illuminating spirit. During the course of his illness, he had an incredible spirit to live, strength when we felt weak, and a ray of hope when we wanted to give up.

He is preceded in death by his parents, Lacula and Leroy Sanders; and his twin sister, Earnestine.

Those left to cherish his memory are his Special Friend, Inetha Parker, of Lexington, Tennessee, his loving children Santanna Hamilton, of Chicago, Illinois, Leighasia Sanders Evans, (Samuel Evans Jr.), of Jackson, Tennessee, one devoted son Ernest Amond Sanders, II,; four sisters: Burmah McClain, Diane Pettigrew, both of Decaturville, Tennessee; Youlanda (Michael) Tharps of Memphis, Tennessee and Carolyn Cassimer of Compton, CA; three brothers, Larry Sanders of Compton, CA, Carlton (Deandra)Sanders, of Decaturville, Tennessee, Timothy Sanders of Lexington, Tennessee. four Grandchildren, Jeremy, Latory, Diamond, and King; a host of special nieces, nephews and friends.

To our incomparable sister Burmah, and brother Timothy. Words can never express just how much you mean to us and this family. Burmah you were our brother’s shoulder he could cry on, loyal caretaker for him and his son, there are few who can compare. “We thank God that he blessed us with you in our lives. You are the captain of our ship “Loving Sister.”

To our “Eartly Angels” Meagan Lomax, Teresa Baldauf, Denise Jones, and Derwin “Moe” Smith thank you is not enough to say for being the loyal caretakers, and friends for our brother. “We Love You!!

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