William S. Sanders

William S. “Bill” Sanders, 86 years old, died peacefully at his home in Lebanon surrounded by his family on Wednesday, May 13, 2015. He was born on August 20, 1928, in Richmond, Indiana, to the late Allen Sanders, Sr. and Virginia (Smith) Sanders. Having been raised in Richmond, Bill graduated in 1947 from Richmond High School. On April 19, 1947, he was married to Patsy A. (McElvain) Sanders; she survives. In his early years, Bill worked at the Richmond Fireproof Door Company. In 1961, he came to Lebanon to become an original partner with Jack Day and Don Stewart to start Triangle Asphalt Paving Corporation. Following his retirement in 1977, Bill enjoyed making turquoise jewelry and traveling around the country to festivals selling his creations. In 1979 he and Pasty moved to Dayton, Tennessee and started the Bluewater Campground on the Tennessee River. They moved back to Lebanon in 1989 to be close to their family. His past and current memberships include the Elks Lodge, Boone Lodge # 9, Scottish Rite, Murat Shrine and Boone County Shrine, and the Good Sam’s Club. Funeral Services will be held at Myers Mortuary, 1502 North Lebanon Street, in Lebanon, Indiana, on Monday, May 18, 2015, at 2:00 p.m., with Vicar Christopher Beasley, officiating. Visitation is planned from noon to 2:00 p.m. on Monday at the funeral home in Lebanon. Interment will follow services at Oak Hill Cemetery in Lebanon, Indiana. Survivors: Wife: Patsy A. Sanders Three Children: Kathy (Harold) Kinsler Gary (Norma) Sanders Don (Barbara) Sanders Five Grandchildren: Nikki (J.T.) Solomon Shelli (Stephen) Greer Brian (Ashley) Sanders Doug (Jen) Sanders Abby (Derek) Warren Nine Great Grandchildren: Drew Solomon Paige Solomon Rylan Greer Kaden Greer Abby Sanders Lilly Sanders Juliette Sanders Bodhi Sanders Hadley Warren Two Sisters: Doris Campbell Patty Helton Two Brothers: Arthur James “Jim” Sanders John Sanders Several Nieces and Nephews Deceased: In addition to his parents, Bill was preceded in death by three sisters, Naomi Reid, Leotha Bowling, and Eileen Rausch; two brothers, Charles Sanders and Allen Sanders, Jr.; a great granddaughter, Olivia Solomon; his father-in-law and mother-in-law, Donald and Irene McElvain; and a brother-in-law, Bill McElvain. Memorials may be made to help children receive cochlear implants at St. Joseph Institute for the Deaf, 9192 Waldemar Road, Indianapolis, Indiana 46268

William S. Sanders

August 20, 1928 - May 13, 2015