Franchot "Charlie" Sanders

December 17, 2010

Franchot R. ?Charlie? Sanders, 45, of Jamestown, was born Dec. 24, 1964 and passed away unexpectedly in WCA Hospital on Monday, Dec. 13, 2010. He was the son of the late Hubert D. and Catherine Patterson Sanders. Charlie was born in Evanston, Illinois, and moved to Corinth, Mississippi, where he spent most of his life. He relocated to the Jamestown area in 2000. Charlie attended Emmanuel Temple in Jamestown. He loved cars, traveling, and World Wrestling Entertainment. He loved spending time with his wife, family, and friends. He operated the Charlie and Son car wash and detail service for many years in Jamestown. Charlie is survived by his wife, Melody Prunty-Sanders, whom he married on August 21, 2006; his children: Larico Jones of Jamestown, and Alexis Sanders of Ripley, Mississippi; his stepchildren: Jarell Green and Jamie King-Prunty of Jamestown; four grandchildren: Nazarius Jones and Mackenzie Stafford of Corinth, Mississippi, and Masiah and Kiahmara Jones of Jamestown; two brothers: Richard (Annie) Coleman and Hubert Sanders of Jamestown; a beloved uncle, Paul Tyes of Jamestown; and a best friend, Dennis Scales of Corinth, Mississippi. He also leaves behind several nieces, nephews, aunts, uncles, and cousins, as well as many wonderful friends. He was preceded in death by his parents and by a son, Lorenzo Sanders of Corinth, Mississippi. Charlie will be sadly missed by his family and friends. A celebration of Charlie?s life will be held at Powers, Present & Sixbey Funeral home at 11:00 A.M. on Saturday. The Rev. Uvie Stewart will officiate. Burial will be in Forest Hill Cemetery in Corinth, Miss. The family will receive friends from 4:00 to 7:00 P.M. Friday in the funeral home. Messages to the family may be sent by visiting the website www.presentsixbeyfuneral.com. In lieu of flowers, the family asks that donations be made to the American Heart Association of Western New York in memory of Franchot ?Charlie? Sanders.