William Ira Sanders, Jr.

William Ira Sanders, Jr., 69, of Lubbock, Texas passed away on December 26, 2023. Will was born May 20, 1954, in Lubbock, Texas to William Ira Sanders Sr. and Viva Jean Sanders. Loved ones include companion Rita Harris; daughter Jennifer Gary and spouse Les Gary; daughter Julia Drennan and spouse Jeromy Drennan; son Nathan Sanders and daughter Melissa DeVillier. He was preceded in death by his father William Ira Sanders Sr. and mother Viva Jean Sanders. Will was one of 5 children, siblings included sisters Linda Haltom and Debra Rumsey and two brothers Nick Sanders and Mark Sanders. He was raised in Lubbock and Smyer Texas. He graduated from Smyer High School in 1973. He had 9 grandchildren, Calli, Haelee, Austin, Bentley, Bailey, Jalynn, Kelsey, Avitt and Brooks. He was an amazing father and an even better Grampy. He started his first career taking over his fathers moving company then became and entertainer and performer, and the lead singer in a band. Around the age of 30 he started a new venture and career as a relocation specialist. He started his own moving company and worked traveling the US coast to coast. He strived to work hard and do an impeccable job to be the best at everything he did to make every customer happy. He prided him self in his work. Will knew no strangers, he was liked by all that met him, he was the life of the party and lit up any room he entered and if you were lucky enough to hear his stories you would leave laughing and loving him and knew you had a life long friend. His favorite things in life most of all were his dogs, especially a yorkie named Fletcher. He loved to travel in his motor home with all his dogs camping, going to the beach, playing bingo, and visiting any casinos along the way. He loved to going to Biloxi. When he was home, working in the yard was his passion. He would say when he was finished in the yard, "Now our yard is the best on the block". He was amazing and irreplaceable, one of a kind and will be forever missed. A celebration of his life will be 2:00 PM Wednesday, January 3, 2024 in Sanders Memorial Chapel. Please celebrate the life of William by visiting www.sandersfuneralhome.com. A webcast of services will be available as well as our online guest book.

William Ira Sanders, Jr.

May 20, 1954 - December 26, 2023