Verlin Cleo Sanders, 91, of Lebanon, Okla., passed away on Friday, May 12, 2023, at the Texoma Medical Center in Denison, Texas. He was born on February 20, 1932, in Powell, Okla., to the late Lillard Atchley Sanders and Ruby Lois Owens Sanders.
Verlin was raised in the Powell and Lebanon area. He worked in Fort Worth, Texas before being drafted into the United States Army. Verlin married Doris Louise Day on March 9, 1956, in Dallas and she preceded him in death May 20, 2016. He worked for Dallas Airmotive and retired after 45 years. In 2006 he moved to Lebanon where he lived the rest of his life. Verlin enjoyed watching OU Sports, gardening and he loved his animals and grandchildren.
Verlin is survived by his son, Verlin Keith Sanders of Texarkana, Texas; grandson, Clayton Scott Sanders; great-grandchildren: Anya Sanders, Dhamon Scott Sanders, Kyndal Rayne Sanders; siblings: Gene Sanders and wife Star of Lebanon, Okla., Wanda Thorpe of Fort Worth, Texas, Patricia Rogers of Plano, Texas, Barbara Stubbs of Frisco, Texas.
Verlin was preceded in death by his parents; wife; two brothers: Morris Overton and Donald Sanders; and two sisters; Dixie Bond and Gloria Brewer.
Casket Bearers: John Bercen, Rodney Sanders, Tyler Seabolt, Jackie Cumbie, Dennis Cumbie, Jackson Sanders, Joey Bercen.
A memorial service in his honor is scheduled for 2 p.m. on Thursday, May 18, 2023, at Watts Memorial Chapel in Madill, Okla.
Arrangements under the direction of Watts Funeral Home.