Mr. Leslie B. Sanders, Jr. went home to be with the Lord August 16, 2024.
He was preceded in death by his mother Rosemary Sanders; 2 sisters Ms. Yvette Sanders and Ms. Willie Sanders; a niece Victoria Sanders; three nephews Anthony Smith, Jamar Smith, and Charles Smith; sister-in-law Earlina Counts.
He is survived by his wife of 38 years Tonya Sanders; three sons Joshua Sanders, Caleb Sanders, and Aaron M. Sanders; grandchildren Kalah Sanders, Nico Sanders, twins Ariah and Essence Sanders, Isaiah Sanders, Naphtali Sanders, and Zamora Sanders; his father Mr. Leslie Sanders, Sr.; two brothers Aaron D. (El) Sanders and John Sanders; sister Mary Sanders Parmes; mother-in-law Barbara Miller; father-in-law Sammie (Bea) Smith, Sr.; brothers-in-law Mike (Stacy) Smith, Sammie (Yuka) Smith Jr.; and sister-in-law Samantha Smith.
The family would like to thank Dr. Leslie Stone and all UAMS workers for their support, Arkansas Hospice at St. Vincents, and A Natural State Funeral Service.
A Celebration of Life will be held online by Aaron D. Sanders at a later date.
Arrangements by A Natural State Funeral Service 2620 West Main Street, Jacksonville, Arkansas 72076. 501-982-3400. Online guestbook available at www.anaturalstatefuneralservice.com
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Les was such a wonderful, godly brother in Christ who faithfully served his Lord and preached the gospel while serving with me at First Baptist Church in West Memphis, AR. His love for the Jesus, the Bible, his family and people in our community was a great testimony and I cherished his friendship. Tonya, I’m praying for you and your sweet family.
To the family of Leslie,
I am sorry you are going through this. I hope you find comfort and peace in knowing you have the chance to see him again. “There is going to be a resurrection” promises the Bible. “(Acts 24:15). What a wonderful time this will be.
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