Robert J. Sanders, Sr.

ERROL, NH— Mr. Robert Jean Sanders, Sr., 73, affectionately known as “BLK Bob,” of Errol, NH, died suddenly on Sunday, July 1, 2012, in Guildhall, Vt., doing one of the things that he loved the most—riding his motorcycle. He was born in Newberry, S.C., on April 6, 1939, a son to the late Thomas Jefferson Sanders, Sr., and Henrietta (Henderson) Sanders. He enjoyed his younger years in Newberry, South Carolina, with his family and friends. For several years, Bob lived and worked in Nashua, NH, as a machinist, a die-cutter at Bebe Rubber, and as an auto mechanic at Maynard and Leisure. He moved to the north country and settled in Errol, NH, in the early 1980s. He then worked as a jack-of-all-trades in Errol, including as a cook and bartender at the Errol Pub & Restaurant, and at Garrow’s Market. In this small northern town, Bob fit right into the Errol culture to become one of the town’s best-loved citizens. In addition to his huge smile, hearty laugh, and his famous greeting of “Yo, Baby, Yo!! How you be?,” Bob was also renowned for his barbecues, his love of motorcycling, and his prowess at the pool table. He was an avid card player, as well, and he loved to hunt and fish. And he never missed senior meals when he could be at the school with the town’s school children. Bob leaves behind his children, Katherine Sanders and husband Moses Boulden of Berlin, NH, Robert Sanders Jr. and Anthony Sanders of Newberry, S.C., Kerry Sanders of Hawaii, Tony Sanders of New York, NY, and Gwendolyn Sanders-Parker of Buffalo, NY; his step-children, Wayne Garrow and wife Wanda of Errol, Joseph Garrow and wife Kat of Burlington, Vt., and Deborah Carr of Alabama; his former wife and long-time friend and companion, Ruby Edwards of Florida; three sisters, Sarah Broome of Nashua, NH, Minnie Young of Providence, R.I., and Ruby Wertz and husband Johnny of Detroit, Mich.; friends Dorothy of Newberry, SC, and Roberta of New York, NY; his 24 grandchildren, Jaimie, Kyle, Keith, Sylvia-Jo, Shamika, Sharelle, Shakia, Hernasia, Herbert, Sharina, Toray, Tony Jr., Mykil, Kristal, Chandel, Eric, Andrew, Shiloh, Shana, John, Robert III, Paige Monique, Brooke, and McKenzie; numerous great-grandchildren; and multiple nieces and nephews who have fond memories of their Uncle Robert. He is preceded in death by a brother, Thomas Jefferson "Deacon" Sanders, and a son, Terry Sanders. There are no public calling hours. A celebration of Bob’s life is scheduled for 2 p.m. on Saturday, July 7, 2012, at the Errol Fire Department. Expressions of sympathy in Mr. Sander’s memory may be made to the Jenkins & Newman Funeral Home, 103 Main Street, Colebrook, NH 03576, to help defray final expenses. Condolences may be offered to the family on-line by going to www.jenkinsnewman.com. Funeral arrangements are under the direction of Jenkins & Newman Funeral Home, Colebrook, NH.

Robert J. Sanders, Sr.

April 6, 1939 - July 1, 2012