William Sanders

William “Bill” Sanders, age 79, of Birmingham, Alabama passed away on September 1, 2022 in Hayden, AL. Bill was a graduate of Woodlawn High School where he was a standout football player. He graduated from the University of Montevallo in 1974 and went on to have a long career in law enforcement. He served in the Army Reserve, retiring in October 2002 as Command Sargent Major.

Bill Was preceded in death by his parents William Sr. And Irma B. Sanders, and the love of his life, wife Evelyn B. Sanders whom he was married to for 59 years. He is survived by his sister Marilyn Prier (Donny), son Cam Sanders (Maria), daughter Joy Parkman (Danny Cason), sister-in-law Joyce Blackwell (Terry), brother-in-law Eddie Box (Deidra), grandchildren Chris Sanders, Peyton Sanders, Kelsi Johnson, Jordan Elliott, 6 great grandchildren, and his best friend James “Jakey” Lowery (Jan).

Bill’s favorite time of year was football season when he and Evelyn would watch Alabama Football games with best friend Jakey and Jan. Throughout the years the four of them would travel together making memories that would last a lifetime. He will be greatly missed by all who knew and loved him.