Obituary of Robert Lee Sanders

Robert Lee Sanders, age 66, passed away on Sunday, April 21, 2024, in Ardmore, Okla. Graveside services will be held at 10:30 am, Thursday, April 25, 2024, at Crinerville Cemetery, Brock, Oklahoma, with Pastor Jody Ham officiating. Robert was born at Oklahoma City, Okla., on January 16, 1958, to Leeroy Sanders and Elaine (Bowers) Sanders. He was raised in Oklahoma City and graduated from Northwest Classen High School with the Class of 1977. He married Linda Cass in 1978 in Oklahoma City. Their marriage ended in 1981. Robert worked in manufacturing in the Shopping Cart division at UNARCO Industries. He went to work for Bill Weed Properties, working in maintenance in Heating and Air as well as general maintenance. In 1991, he began working as the Plumbing Department Manager at Home Depot. Robert married Jackie Thompson in 2000 at Oklahoma City. After leaving Home Depot, he worked for Air Comfort Solutions until his retirement in 2023 when he moved to Ardmore, Okla., to be closer to his family. Robert always made time for his children. He was a lover of old westerns and, when he had time, he enjoyed fishing and hunting. He was preceded in death by parents, one brother, Alva Sanders, and one sister, Brenda Peterman. Robert is survived by his daughter, Robin Saenz and husband, Rudy, and son, Bobby Sanders and wife, Jennifer, and daughter, Randa Sanders and partner, Jarod Olson. Ten grandchildren, three brothers: James Sanders, Jesse Sanders, and Dino Sanders, and three sisters: Edna Dunn, Margaret Wright, and Nancy Williams. Numerous nieces, nephews, and a host of family and friends. Serving as pallbearers will be Christian Olson, Gabriel Olson, Ethan Olson, Anthony Cass-Reed, and Coda Saenz.