Willard Carlyle Sanders, 88, of Jacksonville died Saturday, Sept. 6, 2014. Known to his family and friends as Carlyle, he is survived by his brother Robert D. Sanders, Sr., nieces Beverly Sanders Barr and husband Bill of Saint Joseph, MO and Bonnie Williams of Raleigh, NC and nephew Robert "Bob" Sanders, Jr. and Wife Kathie of Oakland, CA along with his great-nieces Lindsay, Sarah, Grayson, great-nephews Rob, Taylor, W.C. and wife Sarah, Robert, and Brian and great-great-niece and nephews and many friends. A graveside funeral service will be Tuesday, September 9, 2014 at 11:00 AM in the Jacksonville City Cemetery with the Rev. David Vanderbilt officiating.
Carlyle served his country in the US Navy during World War II, was a Mason and Shriner for the Sudan Shrine Temple, volunteer firefighter in Jacksonville, Jaycees and Rejays, American Legion, as well as many other civic groups over the years. Carlyle worked for the United States Post Office for many years, ending his long career as the Post Master here in Jacksonville. Many may remember him as an avid golfer, as well. As an uncle, he was fun-loving and always there for us. His funny "quirks," and kindness will be remembered by many and missed by all.
Carlyle was preceded in death by his wife, Sylvia Jenkins Sanders, and his two brothers, Wilbert, "Buddy" Elon Sanders and Dan Rouse Sanders.
The family will receive friends Monday, Sept 8, 2014 from 6 pm til 8 pm at Jones Funeral Home.
Memorials may be made to the North Carolina Boys and Girls Homes, PO Box 127, Lake Waccamaw, NC 28450 or any Shriner's Children Hospital.

The family will receive friends Monday, Sept 8, 2014 from 6 pm til 8 pm at Jones Funeral Home.

A graveside funeral service will be Tuesday, September 9, 2014 at 11:00 AM in the Jacksonville City Cemetery with the Rev. David Vanderbilt officiating.