Milton Sanders

Milton August "Red" Sanders, 86, of Jackson entered Heaven Sunday, Aug. 22, 2021, at Southeast Hospital.

He was born June 24, 1935, in Saint Louis to August Henry and Mildred Emma Kraichely Sanders. He and Beverly Holloman were married Nov. 14, 1954.

Milton retired from Cape Girardeau Fire Department in 1985 after 31 years of service.

He and Beverly owned cattle, horses, land, sheep and a sawmill, including the Pom Hut Kennel until 2010.

Milton was a fine craftsman and left his children and grandchildren beautiful pieces of furniture to cherish for generations.

Survivors include his wife, Beverly Sanders of Jackson; two sons, Randy (Karen) Sanders of Zalma, Missouri, and Ron Sanders of Scott City; a brother, Herb (Lois) Sanders; five grandchildren; seven great-grandchildren; and a multitude of friends.

He was preceded in death by his parents.

Visitation will be from 4 to 8 p.m. Wednesday at Ford and Sons Mount Auburn Funeral Home in Cape Girardeau.

Funeral service will be 10 a.m. Thursday at the funeral home with the Rev. Frank Burgess officiating. Entombment will be at Cape County Memorial Park Mausoleum in Cape Girardeau.

Memorial contributions may be given to St. Jude Children's Research Hospital, 501 St. Jude Place, Memphis, TN 38105.

Milton talked about going to his Heavenly home the past few weeks, and his comforting words will be held dear by his family until they meet again. The Milton Sanders family prays you will know and trust Jesus just as he did.

Online condolences may be made at www.fordandsonsfuneralhome.com.