Emmett Lee Sanders died Thursday, April 29, 2021.  He was 67.  A lifelong resident of Warren County, he was the son of the late J.C. Ruby Sanders.  He was a veteran of the U.S. Army and worked as an auto mechanic.

In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by a son, Michael Sanders; three sisters:  Patsy Whatley, Nancy Nettles, and Debra Breland; and two brothers, Donnie Sanders and Billy Sanders.

He is survived by his daughter, Leigh Ann Field (Kirby) of Utica, MS; a brother, Jack Sanders of Vicksburg; three sisters:  Joann Harris and Mary Nell Bass, both of Vicksburg, and Betty Jean Parta of Slidell, LA; two grandchildren, Ryan Field and Kayla Hedrick; and a great-grandson, Landon Hedrick; and numerous nieces and nephews.

A memorial service will be held at 11 AM Monday, May 3, 2021 at Fisher-Riles Funeral Home, 5000 Indiana Avenue.  Visitation will be from 10 AM until the hour of service.