Albert Sanders, 83, of Piggott, died Thursday, Feb. 8, 2007, at the Piggott Community Hospital.

He was born May 15, 1923 in Clay County, the son of the late William and Nellie "Russell" Sanders. He was married to Mary Dawson on Nov. 30, 1946.

He is survived by his wife, Mary Sanders of Piggott; two sons, James Sanders of Sikeston and Eddie Sanders of Piggott; five daughters, Nellie Alexander of McComb, Mich., Barbara French and Brenda French, both of Pevely, Mo., Mary Moore of Florissant, Mo., and Loretta Banegas, of College Station, Tex.; three brothers, John Sanders of Ozark, Mo., Monroe Sanders of Malden, Billy Sanders of Jonesboro; and three sisters, Lina Mae Jackson of Piggott, Leona Mungle of Patton, Mo., and Gertrude Wikowsky of Rector; sixteen grandchildren; and four great-grandchildren.

He was preceded in death by his parents; a brother, Marvin Sanders; a sister, Alline Cato; and son-in-law, Cleatie Sharp.

Graveside services were Saturday, Feb. 10, at Mitchell Cemetery in Greenway with Rev. Mike Book officiating.

McDaniel Funeral Home was in charge of the arrangements.