George Sanders

George E. "Ebb" Sanders, 85, of Abilene passed away Sunday, February 7, 2016 in Abilene.

A graveside service will be held Wednesday, February 10, 2016 at 2:00 PM at Elmwood Memorial Park. Visitation with the family will be Wednesday from 12:00 to 2:00 PM at Elmwood Funeral home.

Ebb was born on June 16, 1930 in Marlow, Oklahoma to the late Jesse D. Sanders and Jottie Ball Sanders. He was a veteran of the Korean war serving in the U.S. Army. Ebb married Florine Cross on December 22, 1949 in Clayton, New Mexico. They enjoyed 66 years of marriage together. He worked most of his life in the Oil Fields. Ebb also worked cattle, enjoyed riding horses and roped. He hunted and collected Arrow Heads, fished and enjoyed using his metal detector. Ebb enjoyed meeting up with friends for coffee. He will be dearly missed by all who knew him.

Ebb is survived by his wife, Florine; daughter, Cathy Johlke and husband Larry of Houston, TX; son, Greg E. Sanders and wife Darla of Abilene; sister, Rosemary Bishop; numerous nieces, nehews and dear friends.

Ebb was also preceded in death by a twin brother, Raymond Sanders and a grandson, Mathew Tyler Jolhke.

In Lieu of flowers the family request donations be made to Alzheimer's Association North Central Texas 2630 West Freeway, Suite 100, Fort Worth, TX 76102

Online condolences and memories may be shared with the family at www.elmwoodfuneral.com

Visitation

Elmwood Funeral Home
5750 HWY 277 South
Abilene, TX  79606
Wednesday, February 10, 2016
12 to 2 pm

Service

Graveside Service

Elmwood Memorial Park
5750 HWY 277 South
Abilene, TX  79606
Wednesday, February 10, 2016
2:00 PM

Cemetery

Elmwood Memorial Park
5750 HWY 277 South
Abilene, TX  79606

Memorial Contributions

Alzheimer's Association North Central Texas
2630 West Freeway, Suite 100
Fort Worth, TX  79602