John Carlton Sanders, Age 69, of Rocky Point, NC passed away at home Saturday June 21, 2014 after losing his battle with lung cancer.

He was born January 21, 1945 in Pender County son of the late John Sanders and Rochelle Prince Walker, he is also predeceased by his stepfather Roy Walker Sr.

He is survived by his wife, Linda Sanders of the home; 3 sisters, Helen Wilson of Hubert, Mary Clodfelter of Lexington, Laura Sykes of Rocky Point; 2 half sisters, Becky Caudle of Walkertown, Faye Perdue of Winston-Salem; 2 half brothers, Ray Walker of Winnabow, and Randy Walker of Lexington; and many nieces and nephews and great nieces and nephews; and a very special uncle, Birle Prince of Roanoke VA.

John served honorably in the United States Army. He owned and operated R&R Fuel Oil Service for many years in Winston-Salem. He also owned a kerosene heater repair service in Winston-Salem.

He enjoyed Nascar Racing and was the owner of a modified car #66 at Bowman Gray stadium in Winston-Salem. He enjoyed planting a garden, canning vegetables, working in the yard and woodworking. He loved his 2 pets, Virginia and Stuart. He also enjoyed feeding the "stray pets" in the neighborhood, 2of which he named Kitty-Kitty & Lassie.

I have fought a good fight
I have finished my course
I have kept the faith

A memorial service will be held at a later date. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Community Home Care Hospice 117 E. Village Rd. Leland, NC