John "Jack" Jackson Sanders

YNCS John Jackson "Jack" Sanders, USN Ret. passed away Friday, December 30, 2022. Jack was born on October 8, 1937 in Macon, Co. to the late Charles Claude Sanders and Leona Tippett Sanders. He was proceeded in death by four brothers Dee, Bill, Charles and Ron Sanders and one sister Thelma Sanders Hogsed.

He was married 61 years to the late Virginia Irene "Jean" Wooten Sanders who preceded him in death on October 24, 2021. He retired in 1975 after a 20 year career as a Senior Chief Petty Officer in the U.S. Navy. He was of the Baptist faith. Jack was a great man who loved his family and his country. He was a loving husband, father, grandfather, and great-grandfather.

Survivors include his daughter, Donna Jean Sanders of Franklin; a son, John Gregory "Greg" Sanders (Becky) of Franklin; a brother, Leonard C. Sanders (Maxine) of Franklin; one granddaughter, Whitney Hope Hawkins (Russell) of Franklin, and three great-grandchildren, Emma, Griffin and Lailah Hawkins, and a special friend Shirley Dillard.

Honoring his wishes, services will be private. Burial will be in the Woodlawn Cemetery.

In lieu of flowers memorials can be made to the American Legion Post 108, 614 West Main St. Franklin, NC 28734.

Online condolences can be left at www.bryantgrantfuneralhome.com

Bryant-Grant Funeral Home & Crematory is serving the Sanders family