Mr Melvin Sanders

August 29, 1988 - September 22, 2013

Melvin Sanders Jr. 25, of Peoria passed away at 12:38 a.m. on Sunday, September 22, 2013. He was born on August 29, 1988 to Melvin Sanders Sr. and Tonet Malone in August 29, 1988 in Peoria, IL. Melvin was a fun loving person who loved life. He was a goal setter and achieved his goals, receiving his Associates Degree from ICC in 2011. Melvin loved to spend time with family and friends. He also loved to play and watch sports. He leaves to cherish his precious memories: his mother; Tonet Malone-Jones of South Holland, IL, Father; Melvin Sanders Sr. of Houston, TX., Aunt; Gladys (Gina) Mitchell of Peoria, Fiancé; TraShawna Causey of Peoria, one son; Maliek Sanders, one daughter; Tenise Causey both of Peoria, five brothers; Marvin Sanders of South Holland, IL. Marjuan Alexander of Springfield, IL., David Mansfield and Benny Cook both of Peoria and Rasheed Hardy of Perry, IL., three sister; Mahogany Sanders of Peoria, Kiera Malone or Atlanta, Ga, Tasha Anna-Marie Sanders and Tiera McDowell both of Peoria, Grandmother; Williet Walton, Grandfather; Rudolph Faulkner both of Peoria. Along with a host of aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews, cousins and dear friends whom loved and adored him. Melvin was preceded in death by his Grandfather William A. Malone and Grandmother Rosie L. Kimbrough, younger brother Micheal Lamont Malone and special cousin KieAmber Beard. Funeral service celebrating Melvin’s life will be held Saturday, October 5, 2013 at Church of the Living God, Temple 130 2815 W. Lake Ave. Peoria, IL., at 10 a.m. with visitation commencing two hour prior at 8:00 a.m. Bishop Leroy Smith Jr. will officiate. Melvin resting place will be at St. Mary’s Cemetery. Arrangements were made especially for Melvin’s family and professionally directed by T.W. Parks Colonial Chapel. Online condolences for words of encouragement can be made at www.twparkschapel.com