John Clote Sanders Jr. Obituary - Visitation & Funeral Information

It is with great sadness that the family of John Clote Sanders, aka Poppy, announces his passing on Sunday, June 28th, at the age of 74 years old. Preceded in death by father, John Sanders Sr., mother, Virginia Hazel Dean; sister, Virginia Ann Tinsley; brothers, Jimmy Sanders, Herman Lee Sanders. Poppy will forever be cherished in the lives of his wife: Eunice Sanders, children; James Sanders, Jason Sanders, and Nikki Sanders Jennings; son-in-law, Peter Gilfillan; daughter-n-laws, Anita Sanders, and Deanna Sanders; grandchildren, Shelby Sanders, Trace Sanders, Jarred Sanders, Trevor Sanders, Travis Sanders, Macy Jennings, Bailey Jennings; great grandchildren, Brylee Sanders. Poppy was a good and honest man. He worked hard to provide for his family and loved nothing more than to spend time with them. He was an avid hunter – some say the best in Walker County. A man of God and devoted father to his children. While Poppy’s work here on earth is done, his legacy will forever live on. The funeral service in memory of Poppy will be held at 10:00am on Tuesday, July 7th at the Sam Houston Funeral Home. Visitation will be held at the same location from 5:00pm to 7:00pm on Monday, July 6th. Burial will follow the funeral at McAdams Cemetery located in Crabbs Prairie. In lieu of flowers, the family is asking that you please pay tribute to Poppy by making a donation to the American Diabetes Association, www.diabetes.org. Memorial condolences to the family may be made at www.shmfh.com

John Clote Sanders Jr.

March 8, 1946 - June 28, 2020