10/22/2025
Riley Sanders, 93, of Owensboro, passed away Thursday, October 16, at Owensboro Health Regional Hospital. He was born at home in Sebree, KY, on August 6, 1932, to the late Donald Lewis and Mona Sanders.
Riley was a member of A Little Flock House of Jesus Christ Fellowship and was notably the first to be Baptized at the church. He was a sharp-minded individual who truly enjoyed the ways of country living. Riley loved to tinker around and was a hard worker. For many years he mowed grass around the county and for a period of time he worked for the City of Owensboro in the sanitation department. Riley could often be found watching westerns, riding his Schwinn bus bike around or painting, all things he deeply enjoyed.
In addition to his parents, Riley is preceded in death by his siblings, Lena Sanders, Sam Sanders, James Sanders, Robert Lee Sanders and Fred Johnson; nephews, Harold "Brick" Sanders Jr. and Sammy Sanders; and nieces, Janniece Young and Brenda Lane.
Those left to cherish his memory include his nieces, Carolyn Sanders, Ruth Whilite (Damien), Patricia Johnson and Contrina Robinson; nephews, Dewey Leachman (Wendy), William Sanders (Rebecca), Donnie Sanders, Harold Sanders, Kenny Sanders, Bob Sanders, and James Tinsley; great nieces and nephews, Joia, Asya, Jonte, Ashea, Nicole, Antwon, BJ, Derek, Tori, Donovan, Dontarian, Kelly, Kim, Che'Tara, Sheridan, Nikki, Delon and Tiffany; great-great nieces and nephews, Dayshaun, Haiden, Jamari, Melina, Aleah, Kamerin, Kyzer, Kalayshia, Tre, Tyaira, Cannon, Mya, Adaylius, Lennox, PJ and Jontavious; special friends, Jackie (Jerome), Alverna (Melvin), Delaney, Bobby, Ginger, Bill, Kevin; and his beloved dog, Midnight.
The family would like to express their heartfelt gratitude to the Critical Care Unit at Owensboro Health Regional Hospital for their exceptional care.
Care entrusted to Cardinal Cremation Society.