R. David Sanderson, 81, of Ruston, LA

April 16, 1943 – July 17, 2024

On Wednesday, July 17, David went home to be with his Lord. Services will be held at10:00 AM Saturday, July 20, 2024 at New Hope Baptist Church in Choudrant, LA  with Rev. Chuck Johnston officiating.  Burial will follow in Pleasant Grove Cemetery in Choudrant under the direction of Owens Memorial Chapel Funeral Home of Ruston.

David and his wife recently moved from Quitman to Ruston, but he lived most of his life in Choudrant. David graduated from Choudrant High School, served in the U. S. Army, and was then employed by Louisiana Power & Light (Entergy), where he worked for 35 years. David loved horses and trained and showed timed-event horses for many years. The last 20 years he really enjoyed traveling. (He always had his suitcase ready.) David was an active member of New Hope Baptist Church and dearly loved his church family. He had great memories of Wednesdays in the church kitchen.

David is survived by his wife of 50 years, Brenda; by their son, Ronnie Sanderson and his wife Jennifer; and three grandchildren, whom he cherished: Trace Sanderson, Ty Sanderson, and Taylor Sanderson. He is also survived by a brother, Donald Sanderson along with a host of nieces, nephews, and other family and friends.

Preceding him in death were his parents, Walton and Connie Sanderson, his brothers, Howard Sanderson and Buck Sanderson, and his sister, Mary Speights.

Serving as pallbearers will be Reggie Hammons, Bob Davis, Tommy Smith, Dennis Hood, Charlie Morganthal, Danny Speights, Woody Leggett, and Josh Pitts.

Visitation with the family will begin at 9:00 AM, Saturday in the sanctuary of the church.  The family asks that, in lieu of flowers, donations be made to St. Jude's Children's Hospital.