Vincent “Leroy” Sanders of Hatton, Arkansas, returned home on March 23, 2022. He was born June 15, 1935, in Wickes, Arkansas, to Odis and Haddie Sanders. He is preceded in death by his parents; wife Alice Sanders; two sons, Lee Sanders, and Greg Hanlon; granddaughter Amiee Hanlon; and two brothers, Bert and Jerome Sanders. Leroy is survived by his son, Don Sanders of San Francisco, California; two daughters, Janice Rogers of Mena, Arkansas, and Debbie Barrett of Wickes, Arkansas; one sister Leola Rye of Hatton, Arkansas; 12 grandchildren, Chastidy, Alicea, Ronnie, Amanda, David, Karma, Stacy, Danielle, Joe, Jaci, Jozsa, and Abby; 12 great-grandchildren; 2 great-great-grandchildren, and a host of nieces, nephews and other family and friends. Leroy was a Navy veteran. He worked many years in construction as a drywaller. He spent his last work years enjoying sharing stories with customers at the Wickes Feed Store. He was known for his love of gardening and growing the best tomatoes and strawberries. His family loved his cooking, especially homemade pizza at family gatherings. He loved hunting and fishing, something he shared with his son Lee. He lived out his life in the best way that he could, he was loved by many and will be truly missed. A graveside memorial to celebrate Leroy’s life will be held at Witherspoon Cemetery, Vandervoort, Arkansas, on Sunday, April 10th at 2 p.m.