Pastor James Leroy
Sanders, age 81, passed
away on Monday, July 20,
2026, at the University of
Kentucky Medical Cen-
ter in Lexington, KY. He
served as pastor of Sco-
ville Church of God for
many years and enjoyed
spending time with his
family. James is survived
by his wife of 62 years,
Anda Sanders of Boon-
eville, KY; three sons, Wil-
liam Edward (Jan) Sanders
of Morehead City, NC,
Michael Ray Sanders of
Newport, NC, and John-
ny Wayne (Wanda) Sand-
ers of Blunts Creek, NC;
one daughter, Angela Re-
nee (Bobby) Meadows of
Maysville, NC; two broth-
ers, Pete (Jackie) Sanders
of Smyrna, NC, and Ray-
mond (Judy) Sanders of
Smyrna, NC; five sisters,
Jeanette (Thomas) Wil-
lis of Smyrna, NC, Shir-
ley (Jimmy) Branton of
New Bern, NC, Dorothy
Aligood of Vanceboro, NC,
Vanessa (Bubba) Willis of
Smyrna, NC, and Grace
Jenkins of Jacksonville,
NC; 19 grandchildren; 17
great-grandchildren; as
well as many other family
members and friends.
He was preceded in death
by his parents, Walter and
Viola Sanders; one son,
James Leroy Sanders Jr.;
one grandson, Charlie
Rowe; two brothers; and
two sisters.
Memorial service held
July 28, 2026 at Booneville
Funeral Home. Booneville
Funeral Home in charge of
arrangements.
