The Broken Chain
We little knew that morning that God was going to call your name. In life we loved you dearly, in death we do the same. It broke our hearts to lose you, you did not go alone: for part of us went with you, the day God called you home You left us peaceful memories, your love is still our guide; and though we cannot see you, you are always at our side. Our family chain is broken, and nothing seems the same; but as God calls us one by one, The chain will link again Love, The Family
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Life’s Reflections
He who dwells in the shelter of the Most High will remain secure and rest in the shadow of the Almighty.
Psalm 91:1
Elder
Ray Alton Sanders, son of the late Otis D. and Addie Sanders, was born in Bastrop LA. November 18, 1947
He received his early education in the Pine Bluff public schools. He was a 1965 graduate of Southeast High School. He also attended the AM&N college at Pine Bluff Arkansas. He served in the United States Army from 1971-1977 He was employed 25 years at the United Parcel Service as a package car driver
He confessed his hope in Christ at an early age at the St. Bethel Baptist Church under the tenure of the Reverend John Watson Sr. Later serving under the leadership of the late Pastor Kenneth L. Stewart of Lampkin Chapel Baptist Church, Bishop Kim Dale Mixon of Victory Faith, Pastor Romalic Jones at Prayer House of Deliverance and Pastor Sherri Livingston of Manifesting Life International Ministers.
Ray was united in holy matrimony to Chearle Mae Godfrey on July 7, 1990. To this union one child was born- Marthony Sanders.
Ray was preceded in death by his parents, two sisters Hazel Jones and Lyna Johnson and two brothers Otis Sanders Jr. and John Sanders
His loving and precious memories will forever be cherished by his devoted wife- Chearle Godfrey Sanders; two sons- Ray Sanders II (Laura) of Houston, Texas; Marthony Sanders (Danicia) of Murfreesboro, Tennessee; three daughters- Angela Robinson (Kenneth); Lenette Strickland (David) both of Memphis, Tennessee; and Sheronda Smith (Joe) of Clarksville, TN; one brother the Reverend Leroy Sanders of Kenner, Louisiana; Special Sister Dorothy Griffin of Pine Bluff Arkansas; Eleven grandchildren, three great- grandchildren and a host of nieces, nephews, great nieces, great nephews, cousins, and friends.
Order of Celebration
Thursday, September 21, 2023
12:00 Noon
Manifesting Life International Ministries
4665 Auburn Road • Memphis, Tennessee 38116
Pastor Sherri Livingston, Senior Pastor Elder Christine Watson, MC
Processional.........................................................The Family of Rev. Sanders
Prayer...........................................................................Elder Beverly Mackin
Musical Selection......................Manifesting Life International Praise Team
Scripture Reading
The Old & New Testament....................................Elder Alice Chillies
Words of Comfort.........................................................Pastor Romalic Jones
Tributes
(Respectfully, Three Minutes Please)
Deacon Reginald Smith - Church
Elder Beverly Mackin - Church
Malik Knighten - Grandson
Special Tribute...................................................................Marthony Sanders
Resolutions & Acknowledgements..............................................Ivy Franklin
Silent Reading of Obituary
Musical Selection.........................................................................Linda Price
Eulogy......................................................................Pastor Sherri Livingston
Recessional
“And God will wipe away every tear from their eyes; there shall be no more death, nor sorrow nor crying. There shall be no more pain, for the former things have passed away.”
Revelation 21:4
“For if we live, we live to the Lord, and if we die, we die to the Lord. So then, whether we live or whether we die, we are the Lord’s”
Romans 14:8
