James Benjamin Sanders III

Seneca, SC– James Benjamin Sanders, III, 80, husband of Kathy Peebles Lee , of Seneca, passed away on Friday, December 23, 2022, at his home.

 

A native of Oconee County, Mr. Sanders was the son of the late James Benjamin Sanders, Jr., and Eleanor Fricks Sanders. He retired as a Chief Master Sergeant in the Air Force. He was an avid golfer, played minor league baseball for the Dodgers, a book author, and writer of several articles for the Keowee Courier, Seneca Journal, and Anderson Independent.

 

In addition to his wife, Mr. Sanders is survived by his son: James B. Sanders, IV (Maria) of New York; daughters: Kim Abbott of Seneca and Jacqueline Sanders of New York; brother: Milton Sanders (Tracy) of West Union; sister: Becky Manley (Jim) of Walhalla; and ten grandchildren.

 

In addition to his parents, Mr. Sanders was preceded in death by his sister: Carol Bowen.

 

Funeral services will be conducted at 2:00 PM, Tuesday, December 27, 2022 at Davenport Funeral Home Chapel with burial to follow at Oconee Memorial Park.

 

The family will receive friends from 1:00 PM – 2:00 PM, Tuesday, prior to the service, at Davenport Funeral Home.

 

In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Interim  Healthcare Hospice: 100 Verdae Blvd., Suite 200, Greenville, SC 29607.

 

The family is at their respective homes.