Mr. Doyce H. Sanders

May 17, 1940 - February 9, 2021

Mr. Doyce Hughlan Sanders, age 80, of Rockmart, GA, passed away on Tuesday, February 9, 2021, at the Wellstar Paulding Hospital ER in Hiram, GA. Mr. Sanders was born on May 17, 1940, in Felton, GA, to parents, the late Mr. Lonnie Sanders and the late Mrs. Flora Heath. Mr. Sanders was a hardworking man that worked as an engineer at AT&T for many years. He was known for his great sense of humor; loved to have a good time and play jokes on people. Mr. Sanders also loved tinkering with old trucks and airplanes in his spare time. He was a loyal and dedicated husband, father, and grandfather who loved his family dearly. Mr. Sanders enjoyed spending time with his loved ones and will be sorely missed by many. Mr. Sanders is survived by his sons, Mr. Mike Sanders and Mr. Victor Sanders; daughter and son-in-law, Mrs. Pam (Joel) Norton; eleven grandchildren and fourteen great-grandchildren. Many other relatives and friends also survive. In addition to his parents, Mr. Sanders was preceded in death by his beloved wife, Mrs. Sara Eloise Crawford; brothers, Mr. Othelia Sanders and Mr. Odoyle Sanders; sister, Mrs. Louise Christian; and daughter-in-law, Mrs. Cathy Sanders. Funeral Services will be held on Sunday, February 14, 2021, at 2:00 PM in the Chapel of the Jeff Eberhart Funeral Home with Bro. Joel Norton officiating. Interment will follow in the Holly Springs Baptist Church Cemetery in Rockmart, GA. Preston Sanders, Kyle Sanders, Jason Wright, Justin Butler, Derrick Norton, Chris Sanders and Trey Norton will serve as pallbearers. The family will be receiving friends at the funeral home on Saturday, February 13, 2021, from 5:00 PM – 8:00 PM. Visitors are asked to adhere to the current guidelines and restrictions and to maintain social distancing at all times. Masks are recommended, but not required. Please join the family in honoring his life by visiting www.jeffeberhartfuneralhome.com to sign the register book and share a memory. Jeff Eberhart Funeral Home is honored to serve the family of Mr. Doyce Hughlan Sanders.