Thomas Jefferson Sanders, 82, passed away Saturday, October 20, 2018 at his home. For 64 years, he was the dedicated husband of Mary Jane Sanders. Born in Anderson, on December 6, 1935 he was the son of the late Lonzo Eppie Sanders and Elizabeth Rebecca Thompson Sanders. He worked as a skilled carpenter and loved his family, hunting, fishing, and gardening. He was member of Ole Country Church, Westminster, SC. He leaves behind, in addition to Mary, sons, Roger (Lynn) Sanders and Dennis (Pamela) Sanders; daughter-in-law Betty Sanders; 7 grandchildren; 8 great-grandchildren; and special friends, Richard "Tut" Black and Reverend Delbert McCall. In addition to his parents, he was predeceased by his son, Thomas Keith Sanders, 2 brothers and 5 sisters. The family will receive friends from 12 pm to 1:30 pm at The McDougald Funeral Home on Tuesday, October 23, 2018. The funeral service will be in the chapel at 2 pm with Reverend Delbert McCall officiating. Burial will follow in New Silver Brook Cemetery. Flowers are accepted or memorials to Hospice of the Upstate, 1835 Rogers Road, Anderson, SC 29621. The family will be at the home. A message of condolence may be sent by visiting www.mcdougaldfuneralhome.com. Events Visitation Tuesday, October 23, 2018 12:00PM - 1:30PM The McDougald Funeral Home 2211 North Main Street Anderson, SC 29621 Email: Gail@mcdougaldfuneralhome.com,laurel@mcdougaldfuneralhome.com Phone: (864) 224-4343 Funeral Service Tuesday, October 23, 2018 2:00PM The McDougald Funeral Home 2211 North Main Street Anderson, SC 29621 Email: Gail@mcdougaldfuneralhome.com,laurel@mcdougaldfuneralhome.com Phone: (864) 224-4343 Final Resting Place New Silver Brook Cemetery 440 E. Shockley Ferry Road Anderson, SC 29624