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Vernon Sanders Obituary

SANDERS, Vernon The family of Vernon Eugene Sanders, 52, of Goose Creek, South Carolina regret to announce his death on the afternoon of Sunday, March 16, 2008 in a local hospital following an extended illness. Private services have been arranged at McALISTER-SMITH FUNERAL HOME, Goose Creek Chapel. A navy veteran, Mr. Sanders was born April 21, 1955 in Norfolk, Virginia and before his illness was a professional welder. He is survived by his wife, Donna Burton Sanders; his mother, Annie Singletary Hiatt, of Goose Creek; two daughters, Christian Carter and her husband Chris, and Faith Eads and her husband Johnny, all of Missouri. Also surviving are a stepdaughter, Carmen Davis and her husband, Jeremy of North Charleston and stepson, Charles Turner and his wife, Angie, of West Virginia. In addition, three brothers, a sister, five grandchildren and five step-grandchildren also survive. Visit our guestbook at www.charleston.net/deaths.

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Published by Charleston Post & Courier on Mar. 18, 2008.

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Darlene Rose

March 20, 2008

Donna & family: Sorry to hear about your loss. I just found out. I did not know it would be so soon. I did not know you Donna, but he did send an e-mail to say goodbye once he found out of his sickness. He always spoke so highly of you & I knew he had found happiness. Heaven is definately receiving a "strange & funny man." I don't have much to say becuase I had not seen him in 30 years!!! Darlene Rose

Donna Kandel

March 19, 2008

Donna, I am sorry that I did not find out about Vern's death until work today. Our talks about our husbands' individual fights with this dreadful illness have helped me a great deal. I hope that you will find some peace and comfort in knowing that Vern is at peace breathing the clean air of heaven and watching over you and your family forever more. I will be there for you in any way you need me. May God hold you in the palm of his hand.

CHRISTINA CHRISTMAS

March 18, 2008

TO THE SANDERS FAMILY I'M A FRIEND AND CO-WORKER OF DONNA AT IHG.I NEVER HAD THE PLEASURE TO MEET HER HUSBAND VERN.DONNA AND I HAVE HAD MANY TALKS ABOUT HIM SO IN A SENSE I FEEL I KNOW HIM. I KNOW HE WAS DONNAS LIFE AND EVERYTHING SHE KNEW.SHE LOVED HIM SO MUCH AND YOU COULD FEEL THAT WHEN SHE TALKED ABOUT HIM,HE WAS A FUNNY MAN.I'M TRULY SORRY TO HEAR THAT SHE LOST THE LOVE OF OF HER LIFE.DONNA IS A AWESOME LADY WITH A HEART OF GOLD AND I AM BLESSED TO BE A BUDDY OF HERS.I'M SENDING HER FAMILY PRAYERS THROUGH OUT THEIR TIME OF LOSS.IF THERES ANYTHING I CAN DO PLEASE LET ME KNOW.

Christian Carter

March 18, 2008

There are lots of memories I will treasure about my dad for instance he made the best pot of chicken of rice you will ever come across. And the times he would eat dog bones just to gross me and Faith out. I will cherish the times that we have had together and never forget them. If I had to choose one thing that I wanted everyone to remember about my dad it would be his funny sense of humor. My dad made me laugh and smile even when I did not want to. I love you dad and will miss you greatly. I wish I could of said goodbye and hugged you one more time! He will be missed but in my heart forever. I will try to carry on the chicken and rice recipe with my girls dad, they love ketchup just as much as me!

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