James Hoyt Sanderson: Loris

1937 – 2023

     James Hoyt Sanderson of Loris passed away on Thursday, Feb. 16. He was 85.

     Born March 11, 1937 in Loris, he was the son of the late Ingram Sanderson and the late Lula Causey Sanderson.

     Mr. Sanderson was a General Contractor, owner and operator of Sanderson Marine Construction and a member of Macedonia Baptist Church.

     Survivors include his son, David Sanderson (Rachel); a daughter, Angela S. Poe (Chris); three grandchildren, Chris Cooper (Kaila), Jarad Johnson (Brittany), and Vern Willis; two brothers, Haley Booth and Julious “Frankie’ Sanderson; and two sisters, Barbara H Strickland (Rev. Edwin) and Linda Kimbel (Thomas).

     In addition to his parents, Mr. Sanderson was predeceased by his wife, Amanda McDowell Sanderson; a son, James Lennon “Doodle” Sanderson; one brother, Wayne Sanderson; and three sisters, Josephine Starr, Peggy Dennis, and Wanda Saunders.

     Graveside services were held at 2:30 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 18, at Holly Hill Cemetery with Rev. Mack Hutson officiating.

     Those who wish may make memorials to the charity of one’s choice.

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