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BARNWELL - James Michael (Mike) Sanders, 59, passed away suddenly and unexpectedly on July 23, 2024.
He was born on August 25, 1964. He was the son of Ellen Grubbs Sanders and the late Sammie Sanders. Mike was employed by Cleland Constructors, Inc. He enjoyed fishing and hunting in his spare time and loved spending time with his family.
Besides his mother, Mike is survived by his loving wife of 39 years, Michelle Creech Sanders; sons, Brandon Sanders and Braydon Sanders; daughter, Blakeney Sanders (Cam); grandsons who named him Bime, Noah Liddle (aka Best Buddy), Nicolas Liddle (aka Ricky Nicky) and Colson Foster (aka Feety); brother, James (Tator) Grubbs (Tracy); sisters, Missy Faircloth, Rolene Oliver, Tammy (Joe) Brown; step mother-in-law, Debra Creech; step brothers-in-law, Spencer (Jenn) Wilcox, Josh Wilcox (Alisha); sister-in-law, Melissa Creech; as well as numerous cousins, nieces, nephews, great nieces and great nephews.
Besides his father, Mike was predeceased in death by his brother, Bobby Sanders; sister-in-law, Wendy Sanders; father-in-law, Bobby Creech; mother-in-law, Ruth Jeffcoat; step-father-in-law, Michael Jeffcoat; maternal grandparents, Ethel and Monroe Grubbs; and paternal grandparents, Curtis and Lily Still.
The family has entrusted the care of Mike with Simplicity Lowcountry Cremation and Burial.
A Memorial Service has been planned for August 24, 2024, at 4 p.m. at Riverside Campground by the Cambahee River, 16721 Hendersonville Highway, Yemassee, South Carolina.
