Joe Sanders

Joe Thomas Sanders, age 93 of White House, TN, formerly of Fulton, KY, passed away Thursday, Oct. 27, 2016 in Clarksville, TN. He was born Sept. 20, 1923 in Tupelo MS to Joseph and Emmie Poole Sanders.Mr. and Mrs. Sanders were longtime residents of Fulton, KY. Mr. Sanders was a retired purchasing agent from Ferry Morse Seed Company. He was always ready to toast life, full of laughter and a true gentleman. A former Prisoner of War, he served his country during World War II.Mr. Sanders was preceded in death by his wife of 60 years, Marlene Sanders, three sisters and two brothers.He is survived by his son, Tom Sanders of White House, TN; daughters, Kelly “Dee Dee” (Leslie) Ringo of Clinton, KY and Jody Vargas of Orlando, FL; granddaughters, Kristy Stroud of Frankfort, KY and Victoria Vargas of Orlando, FL; grandsons, Jay Sanders and Jeff Sanders, both of Goodlettsville, TN and Jeremy Ringo of Clarksville, TN; great-granddaughters, Kaley Hoelscher and Violet Nowack, both of Frankfort, KY; many nieces, nephews, family and friends.Mr. and Mrs. Sanders will be laid to rest at Kentucky Veterans Cemetery West in Hopkinsville, KY.