CPT HERBERT L. SANDERS, JR To TAPS

CPT HERBERT L. SANDERS, JR passed away 10/27/2009.

Herbert Lee Sanders, Jr., age 88, a former resident of Bogalusa, LA, passed away on Tuesday, October 27, 2009 at his residence in Baton Rouge, LA.

Born October 11, 1921, Herbert worked at First State Bank for 40 years. He served in the Army Air Force during WWII and was a captain in the Finance Department.

Herbert was a member of Annunciation Catholic Church and also attained the Fourth Degree Knights of Columbus. He received the Order of St. Louis award for recognition of long dedicated service to his church.

Herbert is survived by his loving wife of 63 years, Ann L. Sanders of Baton Rouge, LA;

He also leaves three Sons, Greg (Carolyn) Sanders of Houston, Donnie (Susan) Sanders of Baton Rouge and Rodney (Donnis) Sanders of Slidell;

Six Grandchildren, Tammy (Walt) Muller, Jason (Christy) Sanders, Michael Sanders, Jeffrey (Jabneel) Sanders, Adrienne Sanders and Jeremy Sanders;

Six Great-Grandchildren;

Also survived by his sisters, Maudell Lee of Oak Grove, MS, Verdie Simmons of Forest, MS and Juanita Simmons of Morton, MS.

He was preceded in death by His Parents, Herbert and Lena Sanders; a Brother, Reggie Sanders and a Sister Nelda Bateman.