Louis Sanders

Louis Earl Sanders of Scottsmoor devoted husband of Teresa  peacefully entered his heavenly home on Saturday September 24, 2022 with his loving family at his side.

Born on January 11, 1950 in Seneca SC, Louis was the son of Grady L. Sanders and Wilma F. Sanders. Louis and his family relocated to the North Brevard community of Scottsmoor in 1956 and Louis attended Mims Elementary School, Parkway Junior High School and Titusville High School during his formative years. Louis was a proud member of the Jack O’Brien coached Titusville High Terriers from 1965 to 1967 and he and his teammates still enjoy their life long friendships developed on the football field. Louis graduated THS in 1968. In 1969 Louis was drafted into the U. S. Army and served honorably for two years including a tour in a Vietnam. Due to his exposure to Agent Orange in Vietnam he developed Multiple Myeloma and had a valiant 7 year fight before succumbing to the cancer.

Following his Army service in Vietnam Louis began a 3 year apprenticeship with the Ironworkers Local in Orlando and was selected the top graduate of his 3 year class. After working on major projects at the Space Center, Tampa, Orlando, Daytona and the Ford Motor Plant in Oklahoma City he returned to North Brevard permanently.

In 1980 he married his life long love Teresa Lynn Tew and they were blessed with 2 sons Kyle and Kody. Shortly after their marriage they decided to venture into the restaurant business and opened a barbecue restaurant in Mims. The restaurant became a staple for the citizens of North Brevard for decades. In 2014 Louis, Teresa, Kyle, Kody and Christin opened Shilohs Steak and Seafood in Titusville and again have been honored to serve the North Brevard Area for nearly a decade. Louis, Teresa, Kyle and Christin are proud and appreciative of the employees of Shilohs and their former restaurants and feel they all are family to them.

Louis was well known in North Brevard for assisting groups such as schools, churches, youth sports, high school sports and those in need. He also served on the North Brevard Development District Board. Louis was always passionate about helping organizations and supporting projects that benefited the citizens of North Brevard especially children and community members with major medical challenges. Louis grew up in Scottsmoor and was proud that he and his family were charter members of the First Baptist Church of Scottsmoor. When he was in high school he drew the original plans for the construction of the Scottsmoor Volunteer Fire Department. Louis was proud of his North Brevard  roots and was always a great ambassador and promoter for North Brevard.

Louis is survived by his wife Teresa Lynn, son Kyle and wife Christin and the apple of his eye his granddaughter Raleigh. In addition he is survived by his sister Brenda, brother Roger (Butch) and wife Jan, brother Ronnie and wife Faye and sister Lois Ann and husband Rick Long. Also surviving is his mother in-law Janice Tew, sister in-law Anjanette Tew and brother in-law Lee Tew and wife Kate. Louis is survived by many nephews who became his fishing, hunting and Gator Football watching buddies. They all loved going to Uncle Louis’ during the summer and helping him harvest his watermelons and learning farm chores. He was adored by his many nieces who loved to gather at Uncle Louis’ and Aunt Teresa’s for family cookouts, egg hunts and swimming parties. He was preceded in death by his beloved son Kody Earl and his parents Grady and Wilma Sanders.

Funeral Services will be held Saturday October 1st. at 10:00 AM at Temple Baptist Church in Titusville. Services will be conducted by Rev. Jerry Hanson and interment will be at the Canaveral National Cemetery at a future date. 

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