Sanders, Harold C.

  • Monday, May 20, 2019
Harold Sanders
Harold Sanders

Harold C. Sanders, 94, of Chattanooga, passed away on Sunday, May 19, 2019.

Harold was born and raised in Hayesville, N.C. He retired from TVA as a purchasing agent. Harold was a combat wounded WWII Army veteran having served in the Battle of the Bulge. He was also awarded the Purple Heart Medal and a member of Disabled American Veterans.

Harold enjoyed woodworking, hunting, fishing, working outside in the yard and a good cup of hot coffee.

Surviving are his wife of 68 years, Helen Sanders; daughter, Sharon Tarvin; granddaughter, Ashley Tarvin and husband, Joel Cilio; great-grandson, Finnegan; and sisters, Ruth Nicholson and Linda Penland.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Lawrence and Trula Sanders; and sister, Faye Utsman.

The family will receive friends at the funeral home from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Wednesday, May 22.

Funeral services will follow at 1 p.m. at the funeral home with Reverend Wayland Stewart officiating.

Burial with full military honors will follow at Chattanooga National Cemetery.

In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to: DAV – Disabled American Veterans, P.O. Box 14301, Cincinnati, Oh. 45250-0301 (www.dav.org).

Arrangements are by the Valley View Chapel of Chattanooga Funeral Home, Crematory & Florist, 7414 Old Lee Highway, Chattanooga, Tn. 37421.  

Memories and expressions of sympathy may be shared at www.chattanoogavalleyviewchapel.com.  

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