Glenn Edward Sanderson, 80, of Orange, passed away on July 22, 2020, in Orange.
Born in Nederland, Texas, on September 2, 1939, he was the son of Willie Oscar Sanderson and Jimmie (Everett) Sanderson. Glenn was a member of First Baptist Church in Nederland. He taught at Nederland ISD and Port Arthur ISD for a number of years. When he wasn’t teaching, he enjoyed training and showing Quarter Horses, which quickly grew to be a big passion of his. Glenn was a member of the Operator’s Local, working as an operator for a few years between teaching at Nederland and Port Arthur. He loved animals and the UT Longhorns. Glenn was a loving husband, an enduring father, and a wonderful grandfather. He will be dearly missed by all those who came to know and love him.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Willie and Jimmie Sanderson; and sister, Jo Ellen Skiles.
He is survived by his loving wife, Pat Sanderson; daughters, Staci McGuire and husband Rick of Marble Falls, and Holli Sims and husband Curtis of Fulsher; grandchildren, Joe Curts Sims III, and Emma Margaret Sims, both of Fulsher; step-son, Dean Peery and wife Amanda of Midlothian and their children, Savanah, Jake, and Gabby; and siblings, Willie Everett Sanderson and wife Barbara of Nederland, Vivian Sturrock and husband Bill, Gary Sanderson and wife Rhonda of Taylors Landing, and Bobby Dale Sanderson and wife Wanda of Arizona; along with many beloved nieces and nephews.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions can be made to the Best Friend’s Animal Society at 5001 Angel Canyon Rd., Kanab, Utah 84741 or support.bestfriends.org or to the Humane Society of Southeast Texas at 2050 Spindletop Avenue, Beaumont, Texas 77705.
Cremation will be held under the direction of Claybar Funeral Home in Orange.
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Glenn
July 24, 2020
I had Mr Sanderson for history at C.O. Wilson. He was a great and cool teacher, he was loved by his students.
Renee Peters
July 24, 2020
Had him in 9th grade C.O. Wilson.... I remember him always playing a record, and saying there's no one like Merle Haggard!!!! Renee' Peters
Linda Terry Pease
July 24, 2020
It was always fun growing up to visit the Sanderson house. A special memory of Glenn is that one evening three of us young cousins about 9 or 10 years old went to a movie- it was a scary one- “Night Has a Thousand Eyes.” After the movie, my cousin Joyce and I were scared to walk to her house in the dark, so Glenn agreed to walk us home and then he had to walk home by himself! Kindness and bravery.
Kevin Rosetta
July 24, 2020
He’s still Mr. Sanderson to me until I know for sure that he can no longer smack me with a ruler before I snatch a piece of paper from beneath it!! Godspeed Mr. Sanderson you were an awesome teacher and a real blast to be around. One thing is for sure, I won’t receive another “Turkey flag”!
Love,
Kevin “class of ‘77 Bullpup”
Carol Dial
July 24, 2020
I worked with Glen at C.O. Wilson. He kept our lunch group laughing the entire time. He had so many stories. RIP
Susan Garner Flores
July 24, 2020
I had him in CO Wilson History class. Nice and funny man.
Paula Neel Sexton
July 24, 2020
Mr. Sanderson was my History Teacher at C. O. Wilson in 9th grade. Found newspaper article I had kept for winning Chip Tossing Contest. He was a fine teacher. We were both left handed and we laughed we were the smartest. RIP Mr. Sanderson. You were a great man!!!
Tom Hanna
July 24, 2020
The Sanderson home on Chicago Street in Nederland was my second home. And Glenn was my running buddy. It started in Little League on the Dodgers and then moved to Babe Ruth and the Tigers. He was a left handed pitcher who could throw hard and sometimes got the ball over the plate. Later it was high school sports. And double dates. And setting off aerial bombs in downtown to get the police to search for the culprits. We plotted for an entire summer as to how we could slip 200 pounds of ice into the baptistry at First Baptist Nederland. He had a big laugh which was a sign of a big heart. He had a passion for kids and education--and horses. So, Pat, the children, Smokey, Vivian, Gary and Bob, please know that Liz and I are thinking of you in this time of sorrow and loss and hoping that one day we can laugh again together as we think back on the good times we shared with Glenn. He would have it no other way. Tom and Liz Hanna.
Mary Bell
July 24, 2020
Prayers to family and friends. Mr. Sanderson was my 9th grade history teacher at C.O. Wilson. I remember him encouraging us to wear our University of Texas, or our Texas A&M t-shirt to school to show our team support for the big game! During lunch period that day, our cafeteria looked like a sea of orange and maroon. 43 years ago.. I've never forgotten him.