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<p>Gene W. Sanders passed away at home on May 26, 2023 surrounded by
loved ones. Gene was a kind man, he loved the Sanders Family, and
loved family to be around him at home. Gene, was a son, brother,
father, grandfather, and great-grand father. He touched many lives
and will be greatly missed.</p>
<p>Gene was a lifelong resident of Huntsville and long time resident
of the Blossomwood neighborhood. He lived life for his family and
wife of 61 years, Jane. He graduated from Huntsville High School
in 1954, and enjoyed reunions and fellowships with many classmates
through the years. Gene graduated from University of North Alabama
with a degree in chemistry and spent his career working for
Thiokol, Boeing, Huntsville real estate, and retired from the Army
Missile Command.</p>
<p>He was active in the church and served as a deacon at Central
Church of Christ, attended Mayfair Church of Christ, and supported
Willowbrook Baptist Church. He was a baptized believer and most
proud of his children and grandchildren, teaching them to live
their life for Jesus Christ. A dedicated father and grandfather,
Gene loved to be around his six grandchildren, and bragged on
their academic achievements and college athletics.</p>
<p>He was preceded in death by parents, John and Alane Sanders;
brother, Ronald Sanders; grandson, Grant Sanders Hill; and special
aunt, Mary Elizabeth Wallace. He is survived by his wife, Jane
Sanders; son, Jeff Sanders (Erica); daughter, Stacey Hill (Brad);
grandchildren, Brian Hill (Leigh Ann), Ashley Sanders Howell
(Nathan), Clay Sanders, Hunter Hill (Bailey), and Brooke Sanders;
great grandchildren, Claire Ann Hill, Luke William Hill, Noah
Claude Hill; sister-in-law, Janice Sanders; and many cousins,
nieces and nephews.</p>
<p>A visitation will be held at Laughlin Funeral Home on Wednesday,
May 31 from 9:30 a.m. until 10:30 a.m. A graveside service will
follow at 11 a.m. at Maple Hill Cemetery.</p>
<p>Donations may be made to the Grant Sanders Hill Memorial Fund at
hillfamilyfoundation.net</p>
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<p>Gene Sanders had TC#3132 and worked in Sections 411, 531, and 421
as the division evolved in the early 1960s and then in Section 513
(Cost Anal) in the 1979-80 period.<br>
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