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Mr. Ricky Decarus Sanders Sr.

Ricky D. Sanders, aged 65, passed away on May 4, 2024, at UNC Lenoir Health in Kinston, NC. Originally from Smithfield, NC, Mr. Sanders leaves behind a legacy of love and cherished memories. He was born on March 29, 1959, to Weston Willis Sanders Jr and Betsy Barfield Sanders both deceased.

He was preceded in death by his sister, Elizabeth Renetha Sanders.

Ricky is survived by his three children: Dr. Tamara T. Waraschinski, Ricky D. Sanders Jr., and Paris Omarion Marshall. He also leaves behind his wife, Barbara Sanders, and stepchildren:  Jada Branch and Domonique Branch, siblings: Michael A. Sanders (Monica) and Vickie D. Sanders, and a host of other relatives and friends are mourning his loss. 

Services to honor and remember Ricky will be announced soon.
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Family or Deceased Name: Ricky D. Sanders
Your Name: Edna Gilchrist
Email: ednaehs57@gmail.com
Message: To the family of Ricky, I am a long time acquaintance of Ricky, I worked @ Barbour Ct. Smithfield where I have been doing his sisters' Vickie hair for the past few years. I just found out about his passing. He was always a pleasant young man and his faith showed a lot about his character. He will surely be missed. With deepest sympathy.
Date: May 18, 2024

Family or Deceased Name: Ricky Sanders
Your Name: Valencia Gray
Email: starkeyvalencia61@gmail.com
Message: To the family, Ricky was a good friend and my deepest sympathy and heartfelt condolences to the family. He will be missed. May God comfort and give strength to the family.
Sincerely Valencia Gray

Family or Deceased Name: Ricky Sanders
Your Name: Genell Brinkley
Email: genell.brinkley@yahoo.com
Message: I'm so sad of the loss of a close friend RIP Ricky my condolence to the family.
Date: 05/14/2024

Family or Deceased Name: Ricky Sanders
Your Name: Brookie Glaspie
Email: brookieglaspie@yahoo.com
Message: Rest in peace, cuz. We will miss you!
Date: 05/13/24

Family or Deceased Name: Sanders
Your Name: Ann Whetstone
Email: kaemerald@yahoo.com
Message: I’ve known the Sanders family for well over 50+, years. Ricky and I, were good friends, he will be missed. My sincere prayers and condolences to the family and his friends. May you find comfort in the loving memories you have and the peace of the Lord which comforts .
Date: 05102024

Family or Deceased Name: Ricky Sanders
Your Name: Loretta Mercer
Email: corbettblue@aol.com
Message: So Sorry for your loss. He was a friend from way back when. Sending Prayers and Condolences to the Family.
Date: 5/10/2024

Family or Deceased Name: Ricky Sanders, Sr.
Your Name: Pastor Hattie Lofton
Email: loftons04@yahoo.com
Message: My prayers and sympathy are with you. May your FAITH in GOD help HEAL your sorrow. Pastor Hattie Lofton
Date: 05-10-2024

Family or Deceased Name: Ricky Sanders
Your Name: Sylvia McLeod
Email: sgjelly@gmail.com
Message: I am so saddened to hear that Ricky has left us. He was such a special person and I'm so sorry for your loss.
Date: 5/9/2024

Family or Deceased Name: Ricky Sanders
Your Name: Lisa Hagins Smith
Email: marklisa11@aol.com
Message: My condolences to your family
Date: 5-9-24


Family or Deceased Name: Ricky Sanders
Your Name: Lisa McKenzie
Email: ljm.enterprise80@gmail.com
Message: My deepest and sincere heart felt sympathy for the family and friends he left behind. Ricky leaves also cherished memories and moments he shared with anyone he encountered. He finished the race. Sending my love and God bless you all.
Date: 5-8-24


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