Pictorial History

Our History

During the 1930's Depression, A. C. Sanders and his wife Lena established Sanders Funeral Home in its present location at 1420 Main Street, Lubbock, Texas. In the late 1930's, the Sanders' sons, Gordon, Cecil , Loyd , and A. C., Jr. became involved in the business as the entire family worked to build a strong, reputable funeral home serving the West Texas area.

For over 80 years Sanders Funeral Home has provided dedicated, compassionate care for families they have served. Our internet site reflects our continued commitment to bringing ease of access to those in times of need. Four generations of our family have served the Lubbock and West Texas region and we appreciate the opportunity to lessen the burden that families can have.

TAKE A STROLL BACK IN TIME AS WE PRESENT TO YOU A GLIMPSE OF OUR HISTORY THROUGH A VARIETY OF NOSTALGIC PHOTOGRAPHS.

AJ Grand Opening
A.C. Sanders, Senior Lena Sanders Founders
A.C. Sanders and sons, A.C., Jr., Gordon, Cecil and Loyd
Sanders building 1930s
Interior of funeral home in the 30's
Arthur Cullen Sanders 1950
Sanders Funeral Home During 1930's Depression
This Photograph was used for “Sanders in the Thirties” an Oil Painting by Lubbock Artist Robert Chennault, Which Can Be Seen in Our Lobby
Sanders Garage (Left) 1939 Packard Hearse, (Right) 1948 Pontiac Streamliner
A. C. (Bab) Sanders in the 1940's
Cecil, Gordon, A. C. Sr., A. C. Jr. & Loyd Sanders
Cecil, Sharon & Ruby Sanders
Joan, Karen, and Sharon Sanders (1946)
Sharon, Karen, Akie, and Joan Sanders (1947)
"Jigs" the Terrier Drinking from Fish Pond on the Side of Funeral Home
1954 Meteor-Cadillac Limousine Funeral Coach, Meteor Motor, Co. of Pique, Ohio (which later merged to form Miller-Meteor)
1950, Sanders, by Reeves Photography, Southwest Collection, Texas Tech University
1950, Sanders, by Reeves Photography, Southwest Collection, Texas Tech University
1950, Sanders, by Reeves Photography, Southwest Collection, Texas Tech University
1958 Abernathy Newspaper ad of Sanders Chapel
1959 Cadillac Limousine-Style Combination Coach/Ambulance by Superior Coach Corp. of Lima, Ohio
Sanders Funeral Home 1959
Sanders Funeral Home (1962) Chevy Corvair (left) and 1961 Bel Air Chevy Parkwood Ambulance (right)
Sanders Funeral Home (1968) Fleet of Cars Including 1961 Chevy Bel Air Parkwood and 1963 Pontiac Bonneville Ambulance
On May 11, 1970, a tornado hit Downtown Lubbock. Sanders Funeral Home was moderately damaged with broken windows and roof damage.
Torn Roof above Bedroom of Lena Sanders
1970 Tornado Gallery of John Witkowski
Photo from Lubbock A. J. Tornado Gallery