Jw Sanders
, Texas
August 17, 2026
A funeral service for JW Sanders, 74, of White Oak, will be held at 10:00 a.m. on Saturday, August 29, 2026, at Autry Funeral Home in Jacksonville, with Rev. Jim Gandy officiating. JW will be laid to rest at Walker’s Chapel Cemetery.Visitation will be held Friday, August 28, 2026, at Autry Funeral Home in Jacksonville, with the family receiving friends from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.JW was born on June 14, 1952, in Lubbock, Texas, to Johnnie Taylor and Lillie Ruth (Martin) Sanders. He passed away on August 18, 2026, in Houston, Texas.JW was a man defined by service, hard work, and an unforgettable sense of humor. For 31 years, he proudly served as a Houston police officer, earning the respect of those around him through his dedication, calm demeanor, and dependable nature.Ranching was one of JW’s greatest passions, and he spent countless hours raising Brangus cattle. He took great…