Preston Bernard Sanders

Preston Bernard Sanders, 44, formerly of Shady Dale, died Saturday, March 9, 2013.

Mr. Sanders was born on June 13, 1968. He was the youngest son born in Morgan County to the late Mary Frances Myrick Sanders and the late John O’Neal Jeffries.

He attended primary grade school in Monticello, and then moving to DeKalb County, he attended Flat Shoals Elementary, and graduated from Walker High School.

Because his mother was so involved in church activities, He joined Covington SDA at an early age. He enjoyed basketball, football, fishing, hunting, and family gatherings.

He was neat and petite in his dress and appearance. He wore his fashions well. He could easily smile and make friends. Mr. Sanders was a loving brother, uncle, cousin, nephew, and friend.

Survivors include sisters, Ruby Griggs Allen, Betty Ann Williams, and Cynthia Diane Millsap; brothers, Willie Walker Sanders (Betty), Johnny Edwards Sanders (Paige), Derrell Conway Sanders, Douglas Sanders, and O’Neal Green; numerous nieces, nephews, cousins, and other relatives.

A service for Mr. Sanders will be held today, March 14 at 1 p.m. at First Seventh-day Adventist Church in Covington. Pastor David M. Jones will officiate. Interment will follow in Shady Grove cemetery. His remains will lay in-state at the church one hour prior to service.

Final arrangements are entrusted to Evergreen Funeral Home in Monticello, 706-468-9393.