April 2, 1955 – October 20, 2026
Robert Lillard “Bobby” Sanders II, age 71 of Decherd, passed away on Tuesday, October 20, 2026, at his residence surrounded by his loving family. He was born in Chattanooga on April 2, 1955, to the late William “Bill” Houston and Elaine (Francis) Sanders. Bobby was employed as a Correctional Officer with the Franklin County Sheriff Department under the tenure of Sherriff Teddy McCallie. He then worked as a truck driver for various vendors until his retirement. Bobby supported community sports and had coached Pee Wee Football, basketball, and Little League Baseball. He was a scuba diver and enjoyed racing cars at the dirt track, but Bobby most cherished the time spent at home. His charismatic personality and sense of humor will be lovingly remembered by his family and friends. He was raised in the Baptist Faith. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by two infant sons. Bobby is survived by his devoted wife of forty-five years, Debbie Sanders; children, Chucky (Kerry) Long, Larry Long, Connie Sanders, Mandy Glasner, Robby (Rainey) Sanders, and Rob (Wendy) Day; twenty grandchildren; nine great-grandchildren; siblings, Billie (James) Penny, Phillip Sanders, and Tonya Sanders Brooks; many nieces and nephews; and best friend, Allen Warrix. A memorial service at Winchester First United Methodist Church will be held at a later date. Moore-Cortner Funeral Home, 300 First Ave NW, Winchester, TN 37398, (931)-967-2222, www.moorecortner.com.
Source: Moore-Cortner Funeral Home
