Glendon Dale Sanders was born on January 27, 1953, in Temple, Texas, to William Edward Sanders and Velda Violet Black Sanders. Glen grew up in Star, Texas, where he attended StarSchool and spent his childhood roaming the countryside with his brother, Edward, and a close circle of friends. Life in rural Texas gave Glen endless opportunities for adventure — raising livestock, hunting, fishing, and finding trouble in all the best ways. The Sanders family pets were just as memorable as the stories Glen loved to tell, often including raccoons, ringtails, and even a skunk or two.
As a young man, Glen was a gifted athlete who competed in football, basketball, track, and rodeo. His love for rodeo followed him into young adulthood, where he spent time as both a bull rider and rodeo clown – roles perfectly suited for someone as fearless and fun-loving as he was. Glen never outgrew his love for storytelling, and some of his favorite moments were spent sharing tales from those wild and adventurous years.
Glen’s working life reflected his strong work ethic and willingness to do just about anything. Over the years, he worked for the railroad, on a turkey farm, in the dairy business, and in construction, just to name a few. In the early 1980s, he made his home in Dublin, Texas, where he raised his two children, Jamie and Staci. For many years, Glen farmed and operated a dairy before eventually returning to construction work until retirement.
More than anything, Glen will be remembered for the joy he brought to the people around him. He never met a stranger and could strike up a conversation with anyone, anywhere, about almost anything. He had a generous heart, a quick sense of humor, and a gift for making people feel welcome. Whether he was helping a neighbor, lending a hand to family, or pulling one of his famous practical jokes, Glen made life more fun. A kid at heart, one of his favorite pastimes was hiding behind, under, or even on top of something just to jump out and scare an unsuspecting victim – and he usually laughed harder than anyone afterward.
Glen was preceded in death by his father, Bill Sanders, and his longtime partner, Memmie Starr Northcutt.
He is survived by his children: son, Jamie Sanders and wife Alison; daughter, Staci King and husband Jason; six grandchildren: Travis Sanders, Andrea Pollock, Joshua Pollock, Jayden King, Jordyn King, and Jacob King; his mother, Velda Sanders; his brother, Edward Sanders and wife Diane; nieces and nephew Janae Medina, Angie Sanders, and Brian Sanders; as well as many great-nieces, great-nephews, extended family members, and dear friends who held special places in his heart.
The family will receive friends and loved ones at Stacy-Wilkins Funeral Home Chapel in Goldthwaite, Texas, on Saturday, May 23, 2026, from 10:00 a.m. until 11:30 a.m. The family also invites friends and loved ones to join them afterward for a meal, memories, and fellowship beginning at 12:00 p.m. at the Star Volunteer Fire Department.