Mr. Richard Lamar Sanders, 63, of Starke passed away at Shands at Starke on Friday, September 17, 2010 following an extended illness. Lamar was born in McCullough, AL on January 17, 1947 and was raised in the Starke and Kingsley Lake area. He proudly served in the United States Marine Corp. serving in the Vietnam War for 3 years and then joining the United States Army in England. Mr. Sanders was a retired Sgt. for the Lawtey Correctional Institute, a member of the River of Life Church of God, 3rd Degree Mason, and a 32nd Degree Scottish Rite Member. He was a loyal Gator fan and motorcycle enthusiast. His survivors include his wife of 22 years, Priscilla Pat (Eells) Sanders, children; Maxine Shupp of TN, Ted Arnett of MI, Lena Wilkerson of MacClenny, Gail Giant of IN, and Ginger Arnett of MI. He is also survived by his sisters, Sybille Sarraf of Port St. Lucie and Donna Brantley of Starke; a nephew Philip Sloan of Miami, 13 grandchildren and 4 great grandchildren. A memorial service will be held at 4 oclock on Friday, September 24, 2010 in the River of Life Church of God with Mr. David Kirkland officiating. Burial will be at the Kingsley Lake Cemetery at a later date. In lieu of flowers the family is asking for contributions to please be made to the Veterans Administration, 619 S. Marion Ave., Lake City, FL 32025. Arrangements are under the care of JONES-GALLAGHER FUNERAL HOME, 620 E. Nona St. Starke, FL 32091. www.jonesgallagherfh.com hide