LARS D. SANDERS

Lars D. Sanders, 83, of Willard passed away Friday, April 28, 2023. 
Sanders, the son of Lou and Rebecca (Davis) Sanders, was born on Jan. 19, 1940, in Mountain Grove.
On April 15, 1960, Lars and Susan Roth were united in marriage and shared over 49 years together, before Susan’s passing in 2009.
Sanders was a faithful and active member and deacon of Willard First Baptist Church. He also served at Grand Oaks Mission.
Sanders was preceded in death by his parents, wife, four brothers and one sister.
Sanders is survived by his sons Danny and wife Lorna, Joel and wife Melody, and Lane and wife Andee; three grandsons; a great-grandson; longtime girlfriend Carolyn Brady; numerous brothers-in-law, sisters-in-law, nieces, nephews, other family and many friends.
Visitation will be 10 a.m. until service time on Saturday, May 6, at Willard First Baptist Church in Willard. Funeral services will begin at 11 a.m., at the church, with burial to follow at Robberson Prairie Cemetery.
In lieu of flowers, memorial donations can be made to Willard First Baptist Church Building Fund and may be left with the funeral home.