Randy Jon Sanders passed away peacefully at his home on July 9, 2021, after a valiant battle with kidney failure. He was born on September 27, 1947, in Sherman, TX, the only child of John Carl and Dimple Tura (Hackworth) Sanders. He grew up and spent most of his life in Whitesboro. He was a proud 1966 graduate of Whitesboro High School, having lettered in football, basketball, track, baseball, and tennis. Randy was a Real Estate Broker for 42 years and at the time of his death had a Real Estate License for 50 years at his family business, Sanders Real Estate.
Randy was a lifelong member of First Baptist Church, Whitesboro. He loved his church and the people in it. He had a strong faith and trust in God. There are so many people Randy cared about. If you were his friend or even an acquaintance, he had a sincere interest in you and in your family.
Randy had many interests. In addition to the well-being of his family and friends, he loved to travel—both near and far. He played golf most of his life with his lifelong friends. And he thoroughly enjoyed both dominoes and a good card game with his legendarily competitive buddies.
Randy was preceded in death by his parents, John and Dimple; his daughter, Stacy Jan Sanders Wrenn; his paternal grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. Jim Sanders (Pepaw and Gran); his maternal grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. A. C. Hackworth (Grandpa and Grandma); and all of his aunts and uncles. Randy is survived by his wife Diana; his son and daughter-in-law, Jon and Mandy Sanders; his son-in-law, Cory Wrenn; his wonderful grandsons (in order of birth) Jonathan Scout Sanders, William Parker Wrenn, and Jace Cameron Sanders. Randy is also survived by his cousins Dale Sanders, Gary Sanders, Nancy (Remley) Reisor, Marla (Remley) Pope, Jerry Hackworth, Sandra (Rogers) Burrow, and Janie (Rogers) Mouser, whom Randy viewed as a sister. He also leaves behind his wonder dog Buddy, his constant companion and source of many conversations.
A Celebration of Life will be held at First Baptist Church, 124 Center St., Whitesboro, Texas on Wednesday, July 14, 2021 at 10:00 am.
We are so sorry for your loss. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.
The Ruebecks sends big hugs to the Sanders’s family…
Diana and family, so sorry for your loss. Will miss seeing randy driving buddy through the neighborhood and stopping to visit.
My heart breaks with the passing of Randy. We all know he is healed and walking those streets with his Savior, Stacy, and all those who passed before. Many hugs and prayers to those close today and the coming days.
Diana and Jon, Karen and I send our sincere condolences to you and your family. Randy always took the time to stop and shoot the breeze. Will miss seeing him and Buddy in the neighborhood.
I went to school with Randy at WHS and I always thought so much of him. He was a great guy and I had the privilege of getting to visit with him a few times in recent years! He was the same sweet boy I had known all those years ago! My prayers are with his family!
Jane Moore Phillips
So very sorry to hear about Randy. Please know that the family is in our thoughts and prayers during this very difficult time.
Our thoughts and prayers are with the family. Randy was a great man and will be missed greatly.
I am so very sorry for the passing of Randy.He was a friend to all!!!
Will be praying for his loved ones!!!
I am so very sorry for the passing of Randy.He was a friend to all!!!
Will be praying for his loved ones!!!
Prayers for the family. Randy is at peace now in deep sleep says God in Ecclesiastes 9:5, 10. Our condolences.
With heartfelt sympathy to the families, Janice Phelps
My prayers are with the family. We knew Randy well from Don’s BBQj. May God bless you all.
Jon you know how I feel about your dad. He was a good man that treated me like his own. I wish I was able to see him one more time. I’m sure the reunion between him and Stacy was an awesome one. We love you guys!
I grew up running in and out the back door of Wood Insurance and in the front of the office was Sanders Real Estate. Bit and Randy were like family, Randy was like an uncle, always patient and playful. I loved him and he will be missed.
Extending sympathy for the loss of a loving family man and caring friend to so many. May your memories bring comfort.
So sorry for your loss! Randy was a great guy enjoyed working for him many years ago.
LaDonna (morrow) and I sent our sympathy to your family. So sorry to hear of his passing.
So sorry for your loss. Many prayers for the family
I’m so sorry for your loss. God’s strength and peace be with you.
Randy was a wonderful friend to me despite being a client for a very long time. He was so caring & always wanted everyone around him to feel good and be happy. I’m privileged to have been a part of his circle of trust & friendship. I will miss him terribly. Peace love & prayers for all of his family & especially to my dear friend Diana. Love you ❤️❤️?
Jon, Mandy and family,
We always knew when we saw your dad that he would greet us with a kind smile, ask about our family with sincere interest and extend kindness. It was always a joy to be in Randy’s presence. Your dad impacted this world for good and for the welfare of others. May God’s grace and loving memories of a kind godly man fill your days ahead.
Mark and Cindy
We are so sorry for your loss. I’ve know Randy a long time and was one of the nicest man I have ever know. Heaven got a good one and I know he will be missed.
Randy was such a great friend! I was able to visit with him in recent years and he was the same sweet boy I knew in high school … A life well lived!
Diana so very sorry to learn of your loss. Prayers for you and family.
Randy will be greatly missed. Prayers for Diana and Jon and all of his family.
Jon and Family,
We are so sorry for your loss, and send our deepest sympathies and prayers as you honor your dad’s life in the days ahead. What an amazing life of service and legacy to his family and community.
Randy congratulated me on becoming part of the “zipper club”after my heart attack! Fun guy!
Our prayers are with you. Embrace the grand times and memories that you shared.
Sending prayers to Randy’s family and friends. I met Randy through My cousin during my many visits to Whitesboro as a teenager. He always treated me as though I was one of the guys.
We were so sorry to hear of Randy’s passing he will be missed
Diana, so very sorry for your loss. Prayers for you and your family.