Jerry A. Sanders

Corydon, Indiana
Jerry A. Sanders, born on September 22, 1952, in Corydon, Indiana, passed away on October 28, 2024. Jerry was a farmer, logger and sawmill operator. He was owner and operator of Blue River Timber, LLC and was a Master Logger. He was a member of the Corydon Moose Lodge, the Corydon VFW #2950 and First Capitol Christian Church. He was preceded in death by his parents, Wayne and Goldie Sanders. Jerry is survived by his loving wife, of 18 years Sandy Sanders, and his children Scott Sanders (April), Chris Sanders (Stephanie), Lexie Sanders Miller (Eric), Jeremy (Kristin), and Jason Breeding (Regina). He is also survived by his brother, Jeff Sanders (Denise); his grandchildren, Maddison Sanders Brown (Caleb), Bradey Sanders, Jordan Branham, Candace Fredericks, Joshua Breeding, Jasmine Breeding, Elizabeth Priddy (Matthew), Nakyla Bryn, Charles Bryn, Jr., Bryce Dawson, Brady Dawson, and Megan Dones (Alec) and 11 great grandchildren.
The funeral service will be held on Wednesday, November 6, 2024, at 1:00pm at Gehlbach & Royse Funeral Home in Corydon, IN. Pastor Donnie Whitlow will be the officiant. Visitation will be held from 10 AM to 8 PM on Tuesday, November 5, 2024 and again on Wednesday from 10 AM until the service at 1 PM also at the funeral home in Corydon. The family suggests memorial gifts be made to either Hosparus of Louisville, or to Riley Children's Hospital, 705 Hospital Drive, Indianapolis, IN 46202. Jerry faced many obstacles over the past 10 years where he was challenged mentally and physically. With the strong support of his family, friends and community he was able to rise above. He now has his wings and we all know he will be watching over us.