George Forrest Sanders
August 28, 1955 – January 29, 2022
George Forrest Sanders, 66, of Richmond, passed away on Saturday, January 29, 2022.
A time to be born … George was born to the late Katherine Sanders on August 28, 1955, in Richmond, Virginia.
He was raised by his foster mother, the late Aileen Bertha Hedgebath-House who provided him a loving and caring spiritual foundation with a beautiful family and siblings.
A time to learn … George was educated in Richmond Public School where he developed his passion for tennis. He was the ball boy for such greats as Ilie Năstase of Romania and Richmond’s own Arthur Ashe. He later attended Virginia Union University.
A time to love and live … George married Perleta Staples on February 14, 1996. From this union, two wonderful boys were born, MaDarris and Forrest “Lowell.” He retired from Graphic Packaging after 20 years of service.
A time to Mourn … George entered into eternal rest Saturday, January 29, 2022. In addition to his mother Katherine and foster mother Aileen, George was preceded in death by his devoted grandmother-in-law Arthalia A. Allen and father-in-law Pervis Staples. Those left to reminisce and cherish fond memories are his loving wife, Perleta Staples Sanders; three sons Demond Green, MaDarris and Forrest Lowell Sanders; two grandchildren; six siblings Debra Jalloh, Herrol Sanders, Felencia Sanders, Andre Sanders, including one devoted brother Stuart Joel Sanders (Heather) and a foster sister Thomassine Rogers of New York; two aunts, Mary Lightfoot and Louise Fowlks and a host of other relatives and friends including one devoted friend William Marzette.
A Memorial Service will be held at 2 pm on Wednesday, February 9, 2022, at Affinity Funeral Service-Richmond Chapel, 2720 Enterprise Pkwy, Richmond, VA 23294.
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George Forrest Sanders lovingly known as “My Clyde.”
To him, I was affectionally known as his “Bonnie.”
Let’s ride Clyde.
— Mrs. Perleta Sanders
Condolences to the family
Condolences to the family. I will be praying for you all.
Lynn Hall Davis
From the Family of George F. Sanders, my words of thoughtfulness may be delayed. Thanking each of you for lifting me & my family in condolences & prayer, so very comforting to know, others care. May God bless & keep each of you. Prayerfully The Sanders Family.
My condolences go out to your family and friends we gonna miss you bruh
From the Family of George F. Sanders, Kenny & Dee, my words of thoughtfulness may be delayed. Thanking each of you for lifting me & my family in condolences & prayer, so very comforting to know, others care. May God bless & keep each of you. Prayerfully The Sanders Family.
My condolences go out to your family and friends we gonna miss you
From the Family of George F. Sanders, my words of thoughtfulness may be delayed. Thanking each of you for lifting me & my family in condolences & prayer, so very comforting to know, others care. May God bless & keep each of you. Prayerfully The Sanders Family.
May God comfort you and your family. We will truly miss George. Our prayers are with you.
From the Family of George F. Sanders, Lou & Pat my words of thoughtfulness may be delayed. Thanking each of you for lifting me & my family in condolences & prayer, so very comforting to know, others care. May God bless & keep each of you. Prayerfully The Sanders Family.
My prayers goes out to u and your family. God is with u all.
From the Family of George F. Sanders, my words of thoughtfulness may be delayed. Thanking each of you for lifting me & my family in condolences & prayer, so very comforting to know, others care. May God bless & keep each of you. Prayerfully The Sanders Family.
My condolences too the family,he will be missed.
From the Family of George F. Sanders, HEAVY my words of thoughtfulness may be delayed. Thanking each of you for lifting me & my family in condolences & prayer, so very comforting to know, others care. May God bless & keep each of you. Prayerfully The Sanders Family.
My condolences to your family . He will be missed .
From The Gordon Family . May God Bless 🙏
From the Family of George F. Sanders, my words of thoughtfulness may be delayed. Thanking each of you for lifting me & my family in condolences & prayer, so very comforting to know, others care. May God bless & keep each of you. Prayerfully The Sanders Family.
On behalf of Thomas Jefferson High School Class of 74 please accept our sincere condolences. Andrea Trent, TJHSC74
From the Family of George F. Sanders, Ms. Andrea, my words of thoughtfulness may be delayed. Thanking each of you for lifting me & my family in condolences & prayer, so very comforting to know, others care. May God bless & keep each of you. Prayerfully The Sanders Family.
Thinking of you and praying for you and yours during this time. May God bless, keep and comfort you.
From the Family of George F. Sanders, Robin my words of thoughtfulness may be delayed. Thanking each of you for lifting me & my family in condolences & prayer, so very comforting to know, others care. May God bless & keep each of you. Prayerfully The Sanders Family.
My condolences to the family, you are in my thoughts and prayers.
From the Family of George F. Sanders, my words of thoughtfulness may be delayed. Thanking each of you for lifting me & my family in condolences & prayer, so very comforting to know, others care. May God bless & keep each of you. Prayerfully The Sanders Family.
My Deepest Condolences are extend to the entire family. PeaceBUntoU
From the Family of George F. Sanders, Bonnie, my words of thoughtfulness may be delayed. Thanking each of you for lifting me & my family in condolences & prayer, so very comforting to know, others care. May God bless & keep each of you. Prayerfully The Sanders Family.