Michael "Colonel" Sanders

Michael "Colonel" Sanders was born July 6, 1974, in Chattanooga, TN, and he passed away Tuesday, November 21, 2023, at Cookeville Regional Medical Center at the age of 49.

He was the son of Gaynell Sanders and the late Arnold Griffin Sanders. On February 15, 1991, he was married to Reba Kaye Sanders, who survives. He was a mechanic, and a member of the Long Branch Community Church. He was a resident of Baxter, TN.

In addition to his Father, he was preceded in death by his brother: Kenneth Sanders.

Survivors include his Wife: Reba Kaye Sanders of Baxter, TN; Sons: Casey Wayne Sanders, Alan Michael Sanders, Austin Kyle (Brianna Adams) Sanders, and Cannon Ray Sanders; Brother: Jeff Sanders of Baxter, TN; Sister: Julie Williams of Gordonsville, TN; and Mother: Gaynell Sanders of Alabama.

Funeral services will be held on Thursday, November 30, 2023, at 1 P.M. at Anderson Upper Cumberland Funeral Home with Danny Hall officiating. Burial will follow in the Stewart Cemetery in Cookeville, TN. Visitation will be Thursday from 11 A.M. until time of services.

Memorial donations may be made to assist with funeral expenses by contacting the funeral home.

Anderson Upper Cumberland Funeral Home in charge of arrangements. (931) 268-1550