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Obituary

Wilburn B Sanders, 73, of Knoxville, Tennessee, left us, surrounded by his friends and family on November 7, 2024.

Wilburn was predeceased by his mom and dad Eli and Sara, and his wife Bessie. He is survived by daughter Stephanie, granddaughters Barbara and Alexis, great grandson Malcolm, brothers Kevin,Bobby,Chris, and Jeff, as well as his in laws Richard and Pat. Services will be held at 4:00PM on December 27, 2024 at Gentry Griffey Funeral Chapel …

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A funeral service will be held in his honor at 4:00PM on 01/07/2024 at Gentry Griffey Funeral Chapel & Crematory in Knoxville, TN.

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Born

June 4th, 1951
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Passed away

November 7th, 2024
Knoxville, Tennessee

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Cause of death

Lung cancer

Method of disposition

Cremation

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