Jerry Sanders

Jerry Thomas (Jerry) SANDERS

SANDERS, Jerry, age 92 of Arrington, TN, formerly Amory, MS, passed away peacefully at home, August 28, 2025. Jerry was born February 1, 1933, to Jesse Thomas and Ludie Estelle (Rollins) Sanders. Jerry graduated from Amory High School and served in the Army from May 1953 to April 1955. He retired from GE Capital in 1990 after 26 years of service. He was preceded in death by his parents, sisters, Doris Mobley and Glenda Ramell Sanders, Dawn Roberts, and wife Jean (Towery) Sanders.

Survived by sister Jan Anderson, daughter, Suzette (John) Free, son, Tom (Evelyn) Sanders, four grandchildren, Richard Farmer (Marissa), Kristi (Justin) Peek, Evan (Taylor) Sanders and Kelsey (Zane) Sommers and five great-grandchildren, Reed and Ryleigh Peek, Ford and Judson Sommers and Art Sanders. He was a member of The Gathering at 840 Church in Franklin, TN and previously First Baptist Church in Amory.

A private graveside service was previously held with Brother Allen Simpson officiating at the Masonic Cemetery in Amory, MS.

The family requests memorial donations be made to: The Gathering at 840, Building Fund, 6315 Arno Road, Franklin, TN 37064, (615) 887-0595.