Elmer Sanders

                                     Elmer V. Sanders

     On April 7, 2020, Elmer V. Sanders of Crestview, FL, passed into eternal rest at the age of 90.  He was born in Laurel Hill, FL, on June 24, 1929 and was a lifelong resident of Okaloosa County.

     In 1981 Elmer retired after 33 years of federal civil service at Eglin and Hurlburt bases.  Thereafter he launched a successful real estate career lasting over 30 years. He was well-known locally for his association with the Coldwell Banker agency.  Elmer loved his Lord, his family and his Florida Gators.  He was a Gator fan for decades and a booster for over 25 years. 

     He was preceded in death by his wife of 69 years, Louise, and by their grandson Doug.  Survivors include: son George and wife Angela; son Rick and wife Margarita; sister Jewell and her daughter Leisa; granddaughter Jessica Baudean and husband Cory; grandson Adam and wife Cherise; grandson Stephen; great-grandchildren Ashton, Avery and Courtny; and numerous relatives and friends.

     Whitehurst-Powell Funeral Home is entrusted with the arrangements and interment will be at Live Oak Cemetery in Crestview.  Due to the coronavirus crisis, a private ceremony will be held by the immediate family only.  In lieu of flowers you are asked to help those adversely affected by the pandemic by contributing to an appropriate charity.

Arrangements are entrusted to Whitehurst Powell Funeral Home in Crestview.  Guest book and condolences are available online at www.whitehurstpowellfuneralhome.com

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