Service Saturday, January 14, 2023 11:00 AM New Jerusalem Baptist Church Rev. Angus Thompson, Pastor

Visitation, Friday, January 13, 2023 6:00 PM - 7:00 PM Wells Chapel 811 Woods Street

Wells Funeral Home is inviting you to a live stream of the Celebration of Rev. Josephus Sanders

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Reverend Josephus Daniel (Joe) Sanders transitioned peacefully to his heavenly home on January 7, 2023. “For whether we live, we live unto the Lord; and whether we die, we die unto the Lord: whether we live therefore, or die, we are the Lord's.” Romans 14:8

Joe was born on August 29, 1932, to John D. and Janie Bell McAllister in Benson, North Carolina. He was one of six children, Johnny, Andrew, Bo James, Robert D., and Janie Mae, who all preceded him in death. He loved the Carolinas and would return often.

After high school, Joe joined the Air Force and made it his career. While in the military, he answered the call to the ministry. He received his bachelor’s degree in business administration. He spent countless years of biblical studying and teaching the word of God. He served as associate minister in several churches and pastor of the Providence Baptist Church, Burkburnett, TX. He began Reverend J.D. Sanders’s Ministry video and audio taping services. He mentored new ministers at New Jerusalem Baptist Church.

Joe spent many years as a Durham school bus driver for Wichita Falls ISD. He enjoyed driving students, coaches, and sponsors to various activities.

The joys of his life were the children he shared with his first wife Myrna Archie: Josephus (Joe) D. Sanders Jr., Missy Denise Brent both of Dallas TX, and Lillian Resheryl (Cheryl), who preceded him in death.

In 1979, Joe married Bettye Humphrey. Through this union, he gained seven bonus children Charles Humphrey Jr. (Beverly) of Red Oak TX, David Humphrey (Cynthia) of Wichita Falls, Pamela Humphrey (Deb) of Denton, TX, Patricia Humphrey-Daughtery of Wichita Falls, Beverly Humphrey- Fondren (Jimmie) of Severn, MD, Adrain Humphrey of Orlando, FL, and Gary Humphrey (Sonita) of Manor, TX. Bettye and Joe spent 43 years together. During this time, they traveled, attended church conferences and conventions, and enjoyed life.

Left to cherish Joe’s memories are his beloved wife, children, bonus children, nephews and nieces, sisters and brothers-in-law, grandchildren, great-grandchildren, family, friends, and dog Sheena.