William David Sanders, 48, of DeValls Bluff, was welcomed into heaven on Monday, April 18, 2022, surrounded by his family.

David was born on February 21, 1974, to James and Linda Sanders while James was stationed in Honolulu, Hawaii. Because of his dad's military career, David lived all over the United States and ended up graduating from Havelock High School in North Carolina in 1992. After his dad's retirement, the family chose to move back to Arkansas to be close to family. It was after this move that he met his wife, Stephanie Willeford. The couple was married on November 1, 1997, and made their home and raised their family in DeValls Bluff. David and Stephanie had three children, Tyler, Drew and Tessa. During their marriage, David was employed by Drum-Line Printing in Stuttgart, where he worked for 25 years. He loved his job and more importantly, the people he worked with. David spent most of his free time with his family, whom he adored. He loved more than anything watching his kids play the sport of their choice, whether it was football, baseball, softball, basketball, cheer, or dance. He was even brave enough to coach them a few times. He loved getting to spend that time with them and watching them excel. During his coaching time, he acquired many kids who loved him dearly and some would even call him Dad. He absolutely loved the kids he coached and even after many years would want to know how they were doing. During the last few years, the softball field was where you could find David. He loved sitting on the bucket for Tessa while she pitched or soft tossing her balls so she could bat. David also enjoyed grilling, camping, watching sports or just visiting with people.

David is preceded in death by his mother, Linda Watkins Sanders, grandparents William and Joan (Ruby) Watkins and Sadie Sanders and James Sanders, and his nephew, Christopher Hayes.

David is survived by his wife of 24 years, Stephanie Sanders, of DeValls Bluff, sons Tyler Sanders of DeValls Bluff, and Drew Sanders (Savannah Roy) of Carlisle, daughter Tessa Sanders of DeValls Bluff, father James Sanders of Carlisle, a brother Jim (Fawnita) Sanders of Tijeras, New Mexico, in laws Bobby and Frankie Willeford, Regina and Johnny Owens, Candy and Lynn Mills all of Biscoe, and Angie and Ronnie Cote of DeValls Bluff as well as a host of nieces and nephews whom he loved and adored.

Visitation will be Wednesday, April 20, 2022, at Brasfield United Methodist Church, from 6-8 pm. The funeral will be Thursday, April 21, 2022, at 2 pm at Brasfield United Methodist Church followed by burial in Carlisle. Bro Ted Edmundson will be officiating. Pallbearers: Johnny Owens, Ronnie Cote, Lynn Mills, Grant McIntosh, Brandon Bradshaw, Matt Contreas, and Dale Jones. Honorary Pallbearers: Lynn Mills, Jordan Eason, Ki Dearen, Isaac Monroe, CJ James and Kam'Ryn Taylor.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Hospice Home Care in Little Rock for the "Best Day Ever Fund" at https://www.hospicehomecare.com/.