William H Sanders Sr.

September 23, 2018

William H. Sanders, Sr. passed away peacefully on Sunday, September 23, 2018, at the age of 77. He was raised in Belmont, NC and grew up with a passion and talent for baseball, excelling as a pitcher. He graduated from Belmont High School in 1959 where he was inducted into the Hall of Fame. Bill was married to his beloved wife Nancy (Nicholson) for 56 years. They lived in Galloway Township, NJ where they raised their family and restored an historic farmhouse. Bill was a loving husband and father and devoted his life to his family. Bill was a veteran of the United States Air Force, and he was proud to serve in the NJ State Police for 25 years, retiring as a lieutenant. He loved the Lord Jesus, and he looked to help others in need. Bill had a kind word for everyone he met. He especially enjoyed woodworking and making custom pieces of furniture and gifts for family and friends. His favorite pastimes included fishing and being on his boat with his wife and sons. He also particularly enjoyed spending time and travelling with his beloved grandchildren. Bill is survived by his brother,Tom; his sister, Barbara; his six children, Bill (Sharon), John (Victoria), Dawn Guerra (Mario), Day Rogers (Paul), Joshua (Brandi), and Joel (Larissa); 12 grandchildren, Mario, Alex, Nicholas, Courtney, Amy, Alyssa, Paige, Joshua, Ella, Jackson, Emelia, Levi; and 1 great-grandchild, Knox. Services will be held at Wimberg Funeral Home, 211 E. Great Creek Rd., Galloway, NJ 08205 on September 27th with a visitation starting at 11:00 am and the service beginning at 12:00 pm. Interment will immediately follow at Atlantic County Veterans Cemetery at 109 NJ-50, Mays Landing, NJ. For condolences or directions, please visit Wimbergfuneralhome.com. Memorial donations can be made to Ranch Hope for Boys at 37 Sawmill Rd., Alloway, NJ 08001 or Central Assembly of God Guatemala Feeding Program, ℅ Dorothy Wolfe, 67 20th Street, Vero Beach Fl. 32966.