Roger D. Sanders, 77 of Centralia, died Tuesday August 17, 2021 at Heritage Hall  in Centralia.

Funeral services will be held 2:00 PM Thursday, August 19, 2021 at Fenton-Kendrick Funeral Home with Rev. Dan Campbell Officiating. Burial will follow the service in the Centralia City Cemetery.

Visitation will be held from 12:00 PM until the time of the service at the funeral home on Thursday.

Roger was born on February 4, 1944 in Monroe County the son of Emmett and Betty Davis (Mize) Sanders.

Roger lived in Tulip, MO most of his life, attending the Tulip and Friendship Schools, and Centralia High School.

Roger married Sandy Spene on June 19, 1970 in Sturgeon, and she survives.

Along with his wife Sandy, Roger is survived by a sister-in-law, Carol McKenzie and her husband Carl of Hartsburg, a brother-in-law, Kevin Spene and his wife Darla of Columbia; numerous nieces, nephews and cousins.

Roger was preceded in death by his parents and his siblings, Dennis Sanders, Donald Ray Sanders, Una Mae Wright, Anna Mae Groves, and Betty Jean Smith; two half-sisters, Martha Perl Davis and Alda Anna Mae Verwers.

Roger was a longtime member of Mt. Airy Baptist Church.  He and his wife Sandy were caretakers of Imon Wood and Jack O'Heren.

Roger was a carpenter and enjoyed going to garage sales, and flea markets. He also liked hunting, fishing, looking for Morel Mushrooms and gardening.

Memorial donations are suggested to the Mt. Airy Baptist Church, or the charity of the donor's choice and may be sent in care of Fenton-Kendrick Funeral Home 104 S. Collier, Centralia, MO 65240.