David Sanderson, age 82, passed away on January 6, 2026. He was born on February 7, 1943 in Little Rock, Arkansas to Milton Lawrence Sanderson and Dorothy Myer.
David proudly served in the U.S. Navy for four years. He was self-employed and worked at his tire shop for many years.
He is survived by his life partner of 54 years Gayle Ponder; one daughter Donna Beasley; two grandsons Aaron Peebles and Payton Peebles; one sister Mildren Olstein (Arnold); nephew Philip Olstein (Dana); niece Sharon Zishuk (David); great-nieces Erica, Ariel, and Tamara; great-nephew Joel; and three great-grandchildren ages 14, 6, and newborn.
He is preceded in death by his parents and his brother Melvin Sanderson.
Arrangements by A Natural State Funeral Service 2620 West Main Street, Jacksonville, Arkansas, 72076. 501-982-3400. Online guestbook is available at www.anaturalstatefuneralservice.com
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I met David at West Side Junior High in Little Rock when we were both in the seventh grade, and we soon became best friends. Over the next several years we ran around together, double-dated, played sports, and such. I lost touch with him after high school. The last time I saw him was in a department store downtown where he was the assistant manager, maybe when I was home on leave from the Navy in 1964. I knew him as a good guy, serious and responsible. I hope he had a good, satisfying life. RIP, David.
Thank you for sharing.
Im wondering why thr funeral home never asked Gayle or me what we wanted the obituary to say. That being said i am they only child kf David’s. He lover to fish. He was a very hard worker
He was also a character that lived his life by his own rules
Rip dad. You will ve missed and I love you
You mentioned being3in the navy. My dad was in the navy for 4 years. Again. Thank you for sharing
I’ve known Mr Sanderson most of my life. I’m at his daughter when I was about 14 years old. And an FHA convention and arkadelphia Arkansas. Even met his dad when I went to college at Henderson State University. He was a character he kept me and my friend Alma laughing all the time only spent time with him and his daughter. He was full of lots of information. He gave us plenty of advice growing up. I’m so sad that he’s gone now. I’m sending lots of prayers and love to Donna and the family. I hate that his great-grandchildren will never know him. Much love to Donna who is my best friend along with Alma still here on Earth. If you did not know David Sanderson you were missing something he was one of the most unique people I’ve ever met in my life. He was wanted to give me lots of advice as of that of a father and the non-judgmental.
Sad to hear that you have left us, David. We will miss all of our get togethers as friends and great grandparents. Rest in peace, David, Looking forward to meeting up again in the hereafter. Prayers for the family.🙏💕
Sure going to miss you and your humor, David,. And will miss our meetups to visit as good friends, and also meetups as great-grandparents.. Sad that you’re gone but we’ll look forward to seeing you again in the near future.
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