Willie Lonnie Sanders was born Jan 24, 1944 to Willie Dee Rattler and Willie Mae Sanders in Rodessa Louisiana. He passed away on September 15, 2018 in Wake Viilage, Texas. He was preceded in death by his father Willie Rattler and his mother Willie Mae Sanders, wife Letha Ann Sanders, three sons: Tony Tyrone Sanders, Lonnie Sanders and Brandon Sanders. He leaves to cherish his memories; five sons: Michael Sanders of San Antonio, LaDarryl Savage of Ohio, Dwayne Sanders of Texarkana, Texas, Tyrone Sanders and Decota Sanders both Talco, Texas. Leann & Cleveland Watson of Texarkana, Texas and Rebecca Sanders of Mt. Pleasant, Texas. two step-sons: James Martin and Ejerri Henderson both of San Antonio, Texas, brother Kenneth and Janette Sanders of Louisiana, sister: Vera Johnson of Louisiana. He has 13 grandchildren. A special future daughter in law: Staci Ware. A host of nieces, nephews, cousins, other relatives and friends.