Alan James Sanders, 59, of Independence, Missouri, passed away Tuesday, June 23, 2020. Memorial services will be held at 10:00 a.m. on Wednesday, July 1st at Fellowship Baptist Church, 901 E. 23rd Street, Independence, MO.
Alan was born May 5, 1961, in Boonville, Missouri, the son of Ervin E. and Margaret (Hancock) Sanders. He worked at Stone Manufacturing Supply Company, making electric brands. Alan enjoyed making knives and Indian beadwork necklaces and bracelets. He also participated in black powder shooting competitions, winning several medals.
Alan’s survivors include his wife, Shirley Sanders; three step-children: Heather Mann, April Freeman, and Jeremy Perkins; eleven step-grandchildren; five step-great-grandchildren; sister, Brenda Sanders; brother, Linn Sanders (Katrina); two nieces, Jourdain and Jessica Sanders; two uncles; two aunts; and many cousins.
Arrangements: Royer’s New Salem, Independence, MO 816-796-8600