Anderson, SC - Matthew Andrew Rayford Sanders, passed away Tuesday, July 28, 2015 at AnMed Health Medical Center.

Born in Anderson, he was the son of the late Matthew Rayford “Bud” Sanders and Gladell Baker Holloway. He was a retired cosmetologist and R.N. Mr. Sanders sang with The Eastern Sky Gospel Singers for 20 years. He was a member of Central Baptist Church.

Survivors include two sisters, Jimmie H. Campbell of Belton and Betty Lowe (Dan) of Anderson; several nieces and nephews including two nieces reared in the home, Skye Arwood Sellers and Lisa Arwood Thompson; and a great nephew, Jamie Nimmons.

In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by two sisters, Johnnie H. Thacker and Lucille H. Arwood.

Graveside services will be held at 2 p.m. Wednesday at Old Silver Brook Cemetery conducted by Dr. Jack Couch. The family will receive friends at the cemetery following the service.

He served his God for many years and now he is happy and at home with his Lord.

Sullivan-King Mortuary
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