Robert Earl Sanders went to be with the Lord on October 23, 2022, with his family members by his side at just two weeks shy of 94.
Robert was born on November 8, 1928, in Ashford Alabama to Foster and Nealy Sanders. As a young teenager, Robert moved to central Florida to work and send money back to his family in Alabama.
He went into the military in 1952, Robert enlisted in the Army and was stationed in Japan. After being honorably discharged, Robert joined the construction industry as a General Superintendent for Eugene W. Kelsey and McCully Construction. Robert built many churches throughout Central Florida including his home church, the original Lockhart Baptist in Lockhart, Florida. He married Merle C. Sanders on May 24, 1952, and was blessed with two children, Bobby, and Debbie.
Robert lived life to the fullest, and he loved big. His laugh and smile were contagious. Robert never knew a stranger, he could talk to anyone and made friends wherever he went. He had a deep faith and love for the Lord. Robert had a caring heart for others, helping anyone in need. He was everyone’s favorite handyman, fixing and building almost anything. He loved gardening and sharing his produce with his many friends.
Above all, his greatest joy was his family. He was survived by his wife, Merle; children, Bobby and his wife Jessica and Debbie and her husband Brian; grandchildren, Amanda and Jay Merrill, Della, Mark, Summer and Luke Fields, Mathew Bolduc, and Elizabeth and Jason Aufmuth.
A Celebration of Life Service will be held on October 25, 2022, at Loomis Funeral Home.
Service
Gathering of Friends
Loomis Funeral Home
420 West Main Street, Apopka, Florida 32712
October 25, 2022
10:00am
Memorial Service
Loomis Funeral Home
420 West Main Street, Apopka, Florida 32712
October 25, 202211:00am
This heritage started 67 years ago with Pastor Herbert F. Loomis, who founded the First Baptist Church of Daytona Beach, Florida, in 1934. In 1938 Francis E. Loomis, son of Pastor Herbert F. Loomis, received his license to practice Mortuary Science and in 1941 established Loomis Funeral Home of Winter Garden, FL. 
420 W Main St
Apopka, FL 32712-3452
Lester Bridgman says
A great tribute to Mr Sanders, a father, husband and son. We k ow he is resting in peace with His Lord. God bless the Sanders family
Anita Jones says
Bobby so sorry for your loss. You and your family are in my prayers
Eddie and Nora says
Thinking of ya’ll with love and prayers during this difficult time ❤️ All your wonderful memories will help with this journey 😘🙏
David Odom says
To Bobby, Jessica & family,
Losing a loved one especially Mother or Father is the part of life that is the hardest to deal with. My deepest heartfelt condolences in the loss of Mr. Sanders. I know he was loved and will be missed for sure. May God bless you all. Sincerely David