John Hiarm Sanders, Jr., 90, of Miami, Okla., died Wednesday, December 7, 2022 at Integris in Miami Hospital in Miami, Okla. Born March 30, 1932 in Milan, Mo., John was the son of John H. and Hazel K. (Simpson) Sanders, Sr. They preceded him in death. John was also preceded in death by a daughter, Cathy A. Sanders John had lived in Miami, Okla. area since 1995 moving from Springfield, Mo. He graduated from Milan High School in 1950. He served in the United States Army during Korean Conflict.
John was a truck driver, driving for Yellow Freight System in Baxter Springs and Stratford, Mo., retiring after 30 years. He was a member of Southeast Baptist Church in Commerce, Okla., a member of Orient Lodge No. 430 A.F.&A.M. in Muskogee, Okla., Joplin Scottish Rite Consistory, Abou Ben Adhem Shrine Temple in Springfield, Mo. and member of Teamsters Union.
John is surivied by his wife Doris (Tipton) Sanders of the home, daughter, Tammy L. Epperson of Welch, Okla., brother, William Harris “Bill” Sanders of Muskogee, Okla., sisters, Colleen Havens of Milan, Mo., Johnnie Sue Elrod of Muskogee, Okla. and Joann, of Tulsa, Okla. Four grandchildren, Austin Slaton, Chad Epperson, Tyler Epperson and Jared Aldridge and seven great grandchildren, Talon Slaton, Gage Slaton, Jaxon Epperson, Braylee Epperson, John Epperson, Ally Aldridge and Kaden Aldridge also survive.
Funeral Services were held. Monday, December 12 at Southeast Baptist Church in Commerce, Okla. Reverend Paul Case and Reverend Leroy Orr officiated. Interment was in G.A.R. Cemetery Miami, Okla. Austin Slaton, Chad Epperson, Tyler Epperson, Jared Aldridge, Talon Slaton and Gage Slaton served as pallbearers. Military Rites will be conducted by Grove Veterans Ritual Team. Online condolences may be made at www.paulthomasfuneralhomes. com