William Paul "Baldy" Sanders, 73, of Dunlap, passed away Thursday, July 29, 2021 at his residence. He was a retired coal miner.
He was preceded in death by his parents, William Ben and Vera Cribbs Sanders; wife, Loraine Ewton Sanders; and siblings, Wilene, Sally, Lelamae, Leo, Raymond, David and Wanky.
He is survived by his children, Randall "Troy" (Angel) Sanders and Stephanie (Tim) Smith; siblings, Ben (Joyce) Sanders, Vinnie (Raymond) McDaniel and Rachel Russell; sister-in-law, Cheryl Sanders; seven grandchildren, Dustin (Brittany) Sanders, Miranda (Jason) Shrum, Katina (Billy) Gholston, Troy (Robin) Sanders, Dylan (Sarah) Sanders, Derick (Baileigh) Smith and Destanie Smith; 11 great-grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews.
Funeral services will be held Monday, Aug. 2 at 1 p.m. in the chapel of Ewton Funeral Home & Cremation Center, with Rev. Andy Smith officiating. Burial will follow in Collier Cemetery. Family will receive friends Sunday from noon-8 p.m.