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Deacon Leo Anthony Sanders

Deacon Leo Anthony Sanders, 93 of Smithfield NC passed away quietly on Wednesday December 11, 2024, at Transitions Life Care in Raleigh, NC. Mr. Sanders was born in Johnston County NC. and was the son of the late Paul and Melissa Sanders. 

He served in the United States Army and retired honorably. Mr. Sanders worked with the City of Baltimore, MD., and the City of Raleigh, NC., Street Maintenance Departments. He was a faithful Deacon and member of Mt. Zion Church of Deliverance.

He is married to Mary Eason Sanders of the home.

Arrangements:  
Walk-Thru Thursday December 19, 2024 at Walter Sanders Funeral & Cremation Services 302 S. Bright Leaf Blvd., Smithfield, NC from 2:00 pm until 6:00 pm.
Funeral Services: Friday December 20, 2024, St. Peter DOC 1101 Massey St Smithfield, NC., viewing 11:00 - 12:00 noon. Funeral Services starts 12:00 noon. Interment Sunset Memorial Park. Live streaming begins at 11:55 am on our Facebook page Walter Sanders Funeral & Cremation Services.


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Family or Deceased Name: Deacon Leo Anthony Sanders
Your Name: Aunt Louise J. Hampton & Family
Email: lhampton5@msn.com
Message: With deep sympathy, my prayers are with the family during this time. In His infinite grace, may God comfort you and give you peace.

Family or Deceased Name: LEO SANDERS
Your Name: TRIDEE
Email: CLSMITH911@OUTLOOK.COM
Message: I don't know what to say, I wish I had the right words to comfort you. Though UNCLE LEO is gone, his love remains woven into the fabric of OUR LIVES"
Date: 8645255263

Family or Deceased Name: Leo Sanders
Your Name: Brenda Boone
Email: capicess560@gmail.com
Message: Aunt Mary, I’m so sorry to hear that Uncle Leo has passed.
Date: 12202024

Family or Deceased Name: Leo Sanders
Your Name: Tangela Lofton
Email: tmlofton45@gmail.com
Message: Sending heartfelt condolences to the family.
Date: 12-20-24


Family or Deceased Name: Leo Sanders
Your Name: Ruby Simmons
Email: ssimmonsrubyj9@aol.com
Message: I am sad to hear of the passing of Leo.  Leo and I worked together as volunteers at the UNC Smithfield Hospital he was my friend. My condolences to Mary and the rest of the family.
Date: 12,19,24

Family or Deceased Name: Mr. Leo Sanders and Family
Your Name: LINDA FERGUSON
Email: lfergsched@att.net
Message: Sending my sincere condolences, prayers, love and hugs. Hold on to those precious memories, moments and laughs.
Date: 12-19-2024

Family or Deceased Name: Leo Sanders
Your Name: Pamela and Darryl Bowles
Email: catchme.2@comcast.net
Message: Darryl and I would like to send our condolences to Aunt Mary, Warren, and the entire Sanders family. I remember Uncle Leo as a kind and thoughtful man who had a strong faith in God, and he will always be remembered as such. May God continue to bless and keep the family in His perfect peace and care. Warmest blessing always, Pam and Darryl Bowles
Date: 410-654-9821

Family or Deceased Name: Mr Leo Sanders
Your Name: Harriet Whitley
Email: htootiepie@apl.com
Message: Sorry to have heard about the passing of ur loved one. My prayers and condolences to Mrs Mary Sanders and family🙏🙏
Date: 12182024

Family or Deceased Name: Leo Sanders
Your Name: QUENITA R. LEE
Email: memapapa1190@hotmail.com
Message: Mary, so sorry to hear of your loss.
I will ALWAYS LOVE & respect you & your family.
If not able to attend, just know my thoughts are with you & the family..
Date: 12-17-2024

Family or Deceased Name: Leo Sanders
Your Name: Lehman and Lina Bell
Email: Lpbell54@gmail.com
Message: We are sorry to hear of Mr. Sanders passing. Much love and prayers to the family
Date: 9195599301


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