TJ SANDERS

TJ Sanders, 84, of Kankakee, passed away Friday, January 26, 2024, at Ascension St. Mary’s Hospital. He was born July 4, 1939, in Jackson, Mississippi, the son of John Sanders and Doretha Black. On December 31, 1972, he married Katie M. Thompson at the Kankakee Court House. He was a truck driver, as well as a cook. TJ enjoyed photography, motorcycles, music, and was a member of the Mason. TJ is survived by his beloved wife, Katie Sanders; a sister, Mary Tippet; brothers-in-law and sisters-in-law, Rev. William and Lucy Thompson, Leola Forman, Vince and Ernette Thompson, Denise and Eric Tetter, and Janette Thompson; as well as a host of nieces and nephews. He is preceded in death by his daughter, Sarah Sanders and his parents. Visitation will be held Friday, February 9, 2024, at Jensen Funeral Home from 11 a.m. until the funeral service at noon with Rev. Shawn Thompson, Rev. William Thompson Junior, and Rev. William Thompson Senior, officiating. Cremation Rites will be accorded. Memorials may be made to the wishes of the family.