Gerald Ruben Sanders, age 82 of Winchester, passed away on Thursday, October 31, 2024, at his residence surrounded by his loving family. A native of Franklin County, he was born in Winchester on November 7, 1941, to the late E.V. and Rosa Mae (Judge) Sanders. Before his retirement, he was the owner and operator of Sanders Construction and worked with heavy equipment. In his spare time, Gerald could be found in the great outdoors working, fishing, hunting, or horseback riding. When he was able, he also enjoyed tending his garden. An extraordinary man, he leaves with his family and friends wonderful memories of a life well lived. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife, Katherine “Kathy” Carlson Sanders; son, Brian Sanders; infant son, Michael; and siblings, J.D. Sanders, Ray Dean Sanders, Harold Sanders, and Geneva Banks. Gerald is survived by his daughter, Lori (Kevin) Pickett; grandchildren, Blake Pickett, Brian Allen Sanders, and Jeramy Sanders; great-grandchildren, Emily Ann, Hunter, Jeramy Hayden, and Meah Katherine; siblings, Ralph Sanders and Frances Sells; special friends, Linda Davis, Holli (Mark) Sons, and Garrett Sons; and several nieces and nephews. Visitation will be from 12-3:30 pm on Saturday, November 2, 2024, at Moore-Cortner Funeral Home. Funeral Services will follow at 3:30 pm in the Chapel of Moore-Cortner Funeral Home. Interment will be at Owens Chapel Cemetery. Moore-Cortner Funeral Home 300 1st Ave NW, Winchester, TN 37398, (931) 967-2222
