Larry Ray Sanders, 72, resident of Franklin County and Perry County, passed away at 8:16 P.M., Saturday, August 2, 2025 at Helia Healthcare in Energy, IL.
Larry had been a laborer at Five Star Industries.  He was a member of Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Du Quoin.  Larry had also worked as a CNA at Marshall Browning Hospital, a cab driver in Du Quoin, and he had worked the gates at the Du Quoin Star Fairgrounds.
He was born October 20, 1952 in Madisonville, KY, the son of Sylvester and Alma Jean (Hammers) Sanders.
He had married Charlotte Majewski at the Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Du Quoin in 1990.
He is survived by one sister - Terry Lynn Sanders of Orient, IL, many nieces, nephews, great nieces and great nephews.
He was preceded in death by his parents, stepmom - Lucille Tilley Sanders, one sister - Mary Kay Sanders, two brothers - Bruce Wayne Sanders and Robert A. Sanders , two nieces - Cathy Sanders and Stevi Rae Williams and one nephew - Cory Emery.
Funeral services will be at 10:00 A.M., Friday, August 8, 2025 at the Searby Funeral Home in Du Quoin with Deacon Tony Kellerman officiating.
Friends may call from 9 A.M. until the time of service on Friday at the Searby Funeral Home in Du Quoin.
Burial will be in the Immaculate Conception Cemetery in Tamaroa, IL.
Friends may make memorials to Five Star Industry Wishing Well and will be accepted at the funeral home.