1937
James
2019
James Alton Sanderson
January 11, 1937 — January 21, 2019
James Alton Sanderson, 82, of Whitney, Texas, passed away Monday, Jan. 21, 2019 in Burleson, Texas.
Visitation will be from 6-8 p.m. Monday, Jan. 28, 2019, at Mountain Valley Funeral Home.
Graveside service: 11 a.m. Tuesday, Jan. 29, 2019, at the Dallas-Fort Worth National Cemetery, 2000 Mountain Creek Parkway, Dallas.
James was born Jan. 11, 1937, in O'Donnell, Texas, to Junior H and Lorene (Booth) Sanderson Bedwell. James was the owner of JS Construction and built custom homes for over 50 years. He had a lifetime passion for fast cars, NASCAR and loved spending time in his garage.
James married his longtime sweetheart Jerrie Francine (McCoy) Sanderson on May 19, 1958. On May 19, 2018, James and Francine celebrated their 60th wedding anniversary.
James served four years in the United States Navy as a BT2 (E5) Boiler Technician Petty Officer 2nd Class aboard the USS Ticonderoga (CVA-14) from 1957-1961.
He is survived by his wife, Jerrie Francine; daughter, Kimberly K. Gilbert and husband, Terry; granddaughters, Jessica McKay, Allison Anderson, Sarah Gilbert; son, Timothy G. Sanderson; grandson, James Michael Sanderson; granddaughter, Stephanie Sanderson; one brother, one stepsister, one stepbrother and five great-grandchildren.
When: Monday, January 28th, 2019 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Location: Mountain Valley Funeral Home
Address: 3407 SW Wilshire Blvd JOSHUA, TX 76058
When: Tuesday, January 29th, 2019 11:00am
Location: DFW National Cemetery
Address: GRAND PRAIRIE, TX
Visitation will be from 6-8 p.m. Monday, Jan. 28, 2019, at Mountain Valley Funeral Home.
Graveside service: 11 a.m. Tuesday, Jan. 29, 2019, at the Dallas-Fort Worth National Cemetery, 2000 Mountain Creek Parkway, Dallas.
James was born Jan. 11, 1937, in O'Donnell, Texas, to Junior H and Lorene (Booth) Sanderson Bedwell. James was the owner of JS Construction and built custom homes for over 50 years. He had a lifetime passion for fast cars, NASCAR and loved spending time in his garage.
James married his longtime sweetheart Jerrie Francine (McCoy) Sanderson on May 19, 1958. On May 19, 2018, James and Francine celebrated their 60th wedding anniversary.
James served four years in the United States Navy as a BT2 (E5) Boiler Technician Petty Officer 2nd Class aboard the USS Ticonderoga (CVA-14) from 1957-1961.
He is survived by his wife, Jerrie Francine; daughter, Kimberly K. Gilbert and husband, Terry; granddaughters, Jessica McKay, Allison Anderson, Sarah Gilbert; son, Timothy G. Sanderson; grandson, James Michael Sanderson; granddaughter, Stephanie Sanderson; one brother, one stepsister, one stepbrother and five great-grandchildren.
Service Details.
Visitation
When: Monday, January 28th, 2019 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Location: Mountain Valley Funeral Home
Address: 3407 SW Wilshire Blvd JOSHUA, TX 76058
Service
When: Tuesday, January 29th, 2019 11:00am
Location: DFW National Cemetery
Address: GRAND PRAIRIE, TX
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