Arthur Elton Sanders

Mr. Arthur Elton Sanders, 100 of Gainesville died Wednesday December 15, 2010 at the Northeast Georgia Medical Center.

Graveside services will be held at 2:00 p.m. Friday December 17, 2010 at the Mt. Carmel Baptist Church Cemetery in Dexter, Ga.

A memorial service will be held at 2:00 p.m. Monday December 27, 2010 at the First Presbyterian Church in Gainesville. The Rev. Paul Evans and Dr. Matt McGowan will officiate. The family will receive friends in the church parlor after the services.

In lieu of flowers the family has asked that memorial contributions be made to the Basic Sunday School Class at the First Presbyterian Church, 800 S. Enota Drive, Gainesville, Ga. 30501.

Survivors include his son and daughter-in-law; Bill and Lucy Sanders, Gainesville; granddaughters and husbands; Cindy and Pat Adams, Richmond, Virginia; Amy and Sterling Park, Gainesville; grandson and wife; Bill Jr., and Jane Sanders, Acworth; 8 great grandchildren and 1 great great grandchild also survive.
Mr. Sanders is preceded in death by his wife; Era Harrington Sanders.

Those wishing to send online condolences may do so at masonward.com

Mason & Ward Funeral Home, 1190 McEver Road, Gainesville, Ga. 30504 is in charge of arrangements.