Joseph "Tim" Sanders
September 19, 1961 ~ March 28, 2011
Resided in:
Asheville, NC
JOSEPH TIMOTHY SANDERS
ASHEVILLE – Joseph "Tim" Sanders, 49, of Asheville, died Monday, March 28, 2011, at Memorial Campus, Mission Hospitals.
A native of Macon Co., he was a son of the late Jesse L. and Marguerite Reese Sanders.
Mr. Sanders was the owner of The Final Mile, a broadband consulting company in Asheville. He went to the Governor's School as a teenager, and was a member of the Governor's School Alumni Association. He loved the mountains, and taking pictures of the mountains and the Blue Ridge Parkway.
He is survived by a sister, Amelia Trull and husband Gary of Hendersonville; half-sisters Olivia Reece of SC, Betty Owens of Matthews, NC, Edith Connley of Franklin, and Margaret Harrison of Connecticut; half-brothers Harris Sanders of East Flat Rock, J.L. "Sonny" Sanders, JR., of Asheville, Jay Sanders of Franklin, and Jim Sanders of Franklin; and by several nieces and nephews.
A memorial service will be at 4:00 p.m. Saturday at Trinity Baptist Church, with the Rev. Jerry Young officiating.
The family will receive friends one hour prior to the service.
Memorials may be made to CarePartners Hospice, PO Box 25338, Asheville, NC 28813.
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Dear Amelia and Gary,
Please know how much Tim and both of you are in my heart and thoughts and prayers right now. It was such a privilege to be able to spend time with Tim and with you in his final journey, and I won’t forget the loving care and concern and advocacy you showed to Tim, nor his fighting spirit. Tim did say that if there could be any bright side to his cancer, it was that he felt closer to you, Amelia, than ever before. I know it has been such a difficult time for all; please remember that CarePartners is still here to support you in your time of grief ahead. I am so sorry that I will not be able to be present for Tim’s memorial service, as I will be out of town. I will be there in spirit, and will be calling to follow up with you soon. Thanks again, and many blessings. Caylie Kunz, MSW PS I saw in Tim’s obituary that you asked that memorials be sent to CarePartners Hospice. We are deeply grateful. Thank you!
millie and gary,we know how hard a time like this is.but know that we are here for you.i will always remember tim helping me in the field and family get togethers and being there we we lost mama and daddy. may he rest in peace no more pain and suffering.we love you tim, betty jo and skye
the family of the late freeman and betty trull extend our deepest sympathy to the family.we were glad he was a part of our family.gary’s brother and sisters
Our prayers go out to the family.
In 1998 we shifted from co-workers to friends. What interesting and thought-provoking conversations I had with this highly-intelligent man over the years.
After Tim was diagnosed, we talked and laughed about it often — who will we have to annoy us now?
Tim, you will be missed. RIP.
Dear family of Joseph ‘Tim’ Sanders, please know that my wife and I have prayed for you and will continue to lift you to the Lord. May His presence continue to be with you, to keep you and cause His face to shine upon you.
Jerry & Nina Young
May God hold you in His arms at the lose of your brother. Our thoughts and prayers are with you.
Terry and Juanita Trull
Tim was an intricate part of my family, although we were not related by birth. He will be missed.
Mary Ann
Our relationship started through business then quickly evolved into a friendship that I have treasured for over 15 years and you will be missed. I am sorry that I was unaware of the fact that you were not well and I did not get to visit you one more time.Even though I do not know what took you away from us at such a young age I will always remember you as a true friend.
I knew Timothy as a child and a young man. He was richly deserving of any and all good things in his life. Amelia, I know how close the two of you were and express my sadness at your loss. My sister Jane thought so highly of you both as well. He will be missed.
I knew Tim many years ago when we were classmates at Franklin High School and later housemates while at North Carolina State University. We stayed in touch for a long time after our paths diverged, but lost contact about ten years ago. I did not know he was ill. My heartfelt condolences to his family and friends. Rest in peace friend.
Tim was a dear friend to my two sons, Bryan and David Kohn. He was such a pleasant person and always had a kind word for everyone.Heaven is a much better place today since Tim is now there resting in peace.You will be missed very much.Our prayers and thoughts are with your family.
I had the extreme pleasure to know Tim for the last eight years. Tim was a rare and special person who was always warm, engaging, very bright and who cared about people. He always knew how and when to say the right thing and was a gentleman to the core. Even when he knew he was terribly ill he always managed to make those around him appreciate everything life had to offer. He will be sorely missed. I extend my sympathy to his family and many friends who helped make his last months bearable.
I am sorry to learn that Tim has passed. I met him over 10 years ago when he did some work here in Denver. We have kept in touch throughout the years both personally and professionally including seeing each other at conferences. I wish him peace.
I’m sorry to hear this. I met Tim when I worked in Asheville. I was trying to get in touch with him to check how he was doing when I found this page online. 🙁
I lived in Asheville only for a few months but we always kept in touch. He was a very nice friend. I wish there were more people like him
RIP