ERIE, PA-Richard A. Sanders, 65, of Waterford, PA, and formerly of Sherman, died Thursday, February 8, 2018 at St. Vincent's Hospital in Erie, PA.

He was born May 26, 1952 in Westfield, NY, the son of Richard D. Sanders and the late Jacqueline Bagley Sanders.

Richard had been a truck driver for over forty years, working primarily for Agway in Waterford, PA. He had also worked for the Agway Sherman Mill and G.E. in Erie.

He belonged to the Sherman Community Church as well as the Magnolia United Methodist Church, the Moose in Union City, was a life member of the North American Fishing Club, a life member of Chautauqua County Fireman's Grounds in Stockton where he served as a past President, Vice President, Secretary and Treasurer.

Richard enjoyed hunting, fishing, camping, metal truck models, and time with his family. He was also very proud of earning his Eagle Scout Badge.

He is survived by his two sons; Eric Sanders of Waterford, PA, and Aaron Sanders of Union City, PA, his father; Richard D. Sanders of Sherman, five grandchildren; Colby, Dakota, Annabelle, Kaylee, and Brady, two brothers; Kevin Sanders and Harold (Deborah) Sanders of Sherman and several nieces and nephews.

Richard was preceded in death by his wife, Julia Weaver Sanders, whom he married July 24, 1971 in Magnolia, NY, a son; Christopher Sanders, his mother; Jacqueline Bagley Sanders, a brother; Teddy Sanders, and a sister; Mary Manhke.

The funeral will be held on Friday, February 16, 2018 at 7PM at the Freay Funeral Home in Mayville (139 S. Erie St).  Pastor John Bowen will officiate.  Burial will be private in Magnolia cemetery at the convenience of the family.

Friends will be received for calling hours from 1-3 and 5-7PM on Friday before the funeral service.

The family suggests that memorials be made to the American Heart Association, PO Box 3049, Syracuse, NY 13220, or the American Cancer Society, 2115 W. 38 ^th St, Erie, PA 16508.

To leave a remembrance or post condolences to the family, please visit freayfuneralhome.com