Willard Arnold Sanders, 77, of Kings Mountain, NC, passed away on April 30, 2021 at Testa Hospice House in Kings Mountain, NC.

Born in Lincoln County, NC. He was the son of the late Grady Phillip Sanders and Allie Jane Smith.

He was the youngest of 12 siblings and was preceded in death by 9 of them.

He was retired from the welding fabrication industry where he worked as a foreman. He enjoyed farming and fishing.

He was a mentor to many. He was a loving husband, father, grandfather and great grandfather. He was a Christian and loved the Lord.

SURVIVORS: Wife of 57 years: Joan Foster Sanders, Kings Mountain, NC

Son: Timothy Sanders (Kim), Kings Mountain, NC

Daughters: Renee Williams (John), Sharon Horn Brooks (John), and Denise Brown (Vince) Kings Mountain, NC

10 Grandchildren: Brittney, Miranda, Kassie, Carmynn, Jonathan, Jody, Matthew, Nathan, Justin, and Sierra

5 Great Grandchildren: Azzy, Clovis, Jax, Colson, and Addy

Brother: Floyd "Frog" Sanders, Kings Mountain, NC

Sister: Dolly Barger, Hickory, NC

FUNERAL SERVICE: Monday, May 3, 2021, 3:00 PM at Oak Grove Baptist Church, Kings Mountain, NC

VISITATION: Monday, May 3, 2021 from 1:00 - 2:50 PM at Oak Grove Baptist Church prior to the service.

INTERMENT: Mountain Rest Cemetery, Kings Mountain, NC

MEMORIALS: In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the family to help with funeral expenses.

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ARRANGEMENTS: HARRIS FUNERAL HOME AND CREMATION SERVICES, KINGS MOUNTAIN, NORTH CAROLINA