Jackie Sanders

September 5, 1944 - August 14, 2020

Jackie Sanders, 75, was born September 5, 1944 in Baton Rouge, LA. His parents were William “Bill” and Jeanette Weathers Sanders. He passed away on Friday, August 14, 2020 at his home in Foreman. Preceding him in death are his parents and a sister-in-law Carol Sanders. Jackie was an All-State football player at Foreman High School. He was an avid LSU fan for all sports. He loved anything on the water and especially fishing. Being a people person, he especially enjoyed being with his friends. Jackie was an Air Force veteran that served during the Vietnam conflict. He was a Methodist. Jackie was retired from Ash Grove Cement in Foreman, AR. Survivors are his wife of 54 years Linda Davis Sanders, son Jay Sanders of Sherman, TX and daughter Jennifer Sanders of Ashdown, AR; two brothers Bill Sanders, Jr. of Ennis, TX and Tim and Joyce Sanders of Maumelle, AR ; granddaughter Bonnie Peterson and a very special granddaughter Kristen Sanders; and great-grandson Jaxon Vanwhy along with numerous nieces and nephews and extended family. Two of his other loves were his cat Boots and dog Zowie. Visitation will be Monday night, August 17, 2020 from 5 – 7 pm at Madden Funeral Home Chapel in Foreman, AR. Graveside services are Tuesday, August 18, 2020 at 10 a.m. at Dollarhide Cemetery in Foreman, AR. Gary Lawrence will be officiating. Face coverings and social distancing are required at both Madden Funeral Home and Dollarhide Cemetery.