R. David Sanderson
April 16, 1943 — July 17, 2024
On Wednesday, July 17, David went home to be with his Lord. Services will be at New Hope Baptist Church (Choudrant), 10 a.m. Saturday, July 20 with Rev. Chuck Johnston officiating.
Visitation with the family will begin at 9 a.m. in the sanctuary of the church. Burial will follow at Pleasant Grove Cemetery in Choudrant.
David and his wife recently moved from Quitman to Ruston, but he lived most of his life in Choudrant. David graduated from Choudrant High School, served in the Army, and was then employed by Louisiana Power & Light (Entergy), where he worked for 35 years.
David loved horses and trained and showed timedevent horses for many years. The last 20 years he really enjoyed traveling. (He always had his suitcase ready.) David was an active member of New Hope Baptist Church and dearly loved his church family. He had great memories of Wednesdays in the church kitchen.
David is survived by his wife of 50 years, Brenda; by their son, Ronnie Sanderson and his wife Jennifer; and three grandchildren, whom he cherished, Trace Sanderson, Ty Sanderson, and Taylor Sanderson. He is also survived by a brother, Donald Sanderson; along with a host of nieces, nephews, and other family and friends.
Preceding him in death were his parents, Walton and Connie Sanderson; his brothers, Howard and Buck Sanderson; and his sister, Mary Speights.
Pallbearers will be Reggie Hammons, Bob Davis, Tommy Smith, Dennis Hood, Charlie Morganthal, Danny Speights, Woody Leggett, and Josh Pitts.
The family asks that, in lieu of flowers, donations be made to St. Jude’s Children’s Hospital.
Funeral services are being handled under the direction of Owens Memorial Chapel in Ruston. To leave an online memorial message for the family, please visit www.owensmemorialfuneralhome.com.
