Kirk 'Sandman' Leon Sanders
Kirk “Sandman” Leon Sanders was born in 1961 in Halifax County, North Carolina to the late Daniel Sanders and Arbeatrice Bolling Sanders. He departed this life Monday, October 5, 2020.
After graduating from Enfield High School in 1981, Kirk served nine years with the 82nd Airborne Division of the United States Army. He was an employee of Nationwide Power for thirteen years. When Kirk was not working, he enjoyed spending time with his grandson Kenzie, following politics, and barbequing. He was a longtime Mason and officer of the Lodge. At the time of his passing, Kirk lived in Randolph, MA with his wife of twenty-four years, Jeanette L. Sanders.
Kirk was preceded in death by his brother, Trent Sanders of Raleigh, NC. He leaves to cherish his memory his wife Jeanette L. Sanders; sons Addison Sanders of Monroe, NC; Kenneth Gainey II of Houston, TX; daughter Charita Gainey of Brooklyn, NY; grandsons Kenzie Gainey-Warren of Boston, MA and Khyshone Bell of Houston, TX; granddaughter Kambreen Bell of Houston, TX.
Kirk will also forever be in the thoughts of his siblings, sisters-n-law, and brothers-n-law: Kaye and Anthony Bullock of Houston, TX; Ellen and Clarence Burnette of Enfield, NC; Danielle and Lawrence Battle of Atlanta, GA; Sheila Booker of Stoughton, MA; Phyllis Booker of Brockton, MA; Kelvin and Linda Sanders of Rocky Mount, NC; Daniel and Jeanette Sanders of Raleigh, NC; Ryan Sanders of Enfield, NC; Thomas Booker of Bronx, NY; Tina Sanders of Raleigh, NC; Shirley McIntosh of Clearwater, FL; Mary McClinnahan of Raeford, NC; Toni McIntosh of Durham, NC; Michael McIntosh of Petersburg, VA; John McIntosh of Chambersburg, PA.
He is also survived by aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews, cousins and a host of other relatives and friends.
Visiting hours will be held at the Hurley Funeral Home, 134 So. Main St. (Rt. 28), Randolph on Friday, October 9th from 4-6pm. Keeping in mind COVID-19 restrictions, relatives and friends are respectfully invited to attend. Funeral services are private.
Guestbook
First Name: Terry
Last Name: Westergard
City: Las Vegas
State: NV
Country: USA
Entry Date: 10/08/2020
My prayers to Kirk's family.
I was lucky enough to work with Kirk and got a chance to see what a great man he was. I will miss him dearly and wanted to extend my sympathies to you and the family.
First Name: Jim
Last Name: Hallingstad
City: HENDERSON
State: NV
Country: United States
Entry Date: 10/08/2020
I worked with Kirk at Nationwide Power. His was highly liked and respected by all of his co-workers and customers, and he was a kind man and a smart UPS Engineer. We will all dearly miss him. Here's a few things his customers said about him:
"I'm a big fan of Kirk Sanders. Very knowledgeable with a sense of humor as well. 5 stars!"
"Kirk was great. He explained the process."
"I want to let Nationwide know how lucky they are to have Kirk a nice man and he knows his business."
"Kirk is a wonderful tech with all of the Southern Hospitality and charm."
He has left his mark here on so many of us and our condolences to all of his family.
First Name: Marcia
Last Name: Shea
City: Melrose
State: MA
Country:
Entry Date: 10/09/2020
So very sorry for your loss, keeping you all in my thoughts and prayers
First Name: Felicia
Last Name: Carroll
City: Enfield
State: NC
Country: United States
Entry Date: 10/09/2020
So sorry for your loss keepying you and entire Sander's family in prayer. May God continue to strengthen you all the days ahead.
First Name: Monica Moneek
Last Name: Gatling
City: Brooklyn
State: NY
Country:
Entry Date: 10/09/2020
My Condolences and Prayers to the family. May you Rest In Paradise