With broken hearts we announce the passing of our beloved son, brother, uncle and friend, Kevin Russell Sanders. Kevin Russell Sanders, 35, passed away unexpectedly from sudden illness on November 5th, 2024 while vacationing in his happy place, Costa Rica. Kevin, the son of Martha Coffey Sanders and Paul Sanders, was born on August 14, 1989 at Putnam County Hospital in Greencastle, Indiana. Kevin went to school in Greencastle and graduated from GHS in 2008. He attended Milligan College, then graduated in 2013 with a Bachelor of Science from IUPUI while living in Indianapolis. During his life, Kevin won scholarships and awards in music and drama. He was a gifted musician, almost entirely self taught, and excelled at nearly every instrument he picked up. He also showed talent in his work, making meaningful lifetime connections and excelling in jobs from woodwork to bartending. His coworkers and customers remember him as a hard worker and a good man. Kevin had a passion for growing things. From garden vegetables to spicy chiles, Kevin took great interest in the science of growing which was always a companion to his love of cooking. He also held a deep admiration for nature and spent some of his favorite times fishing, foraging, hiking and exploring the natural world. Kevin had a love of people, spending a large portion of both his professional and personal time talking to and listening to others. His studies in social work and criminal justice reform were merely a reflection of his deep set care and concern for people, even those he didn’t know. Kevin had an infectious personality. He was genuine, earnest and unpretentious. He didn’t know a stranger, and he made friends easily. He was funny and friendly, sometimes ornery, and loved by almost everyone who met him. He had the soul of an artist, which was reflected in his music, his drawing, his writing, his poetry, his doodles, his spirituality and his home. He loved deeply and fiercely. Kevin is survived by his parents, Paul Sanders and Martha Sanders, a Sister, Natalie Sanders Bridges (Jeremiah), a Brother, Bryan Sanders (Myranda Bauman), his grandmother, Rose Guy Sanders, Nephews Jacob Sanders (Bri), Jordon Bridges, and a Great Nephew Landon Sanders, Aunt Joanie Sanders Smith (Chris), Uncles Dan Sanders, Joe Sanders (Shannon), and many cousins. Kevin was preceded in death by his grandparents, Denzil and Adrian Coffey, Grandfather Bill Sanders, Infant brother Thomas Allen Sanders, Aunt Linda Sanders, and Nephew Jerrod Bridges.

A private family viewing will be held, with a Celebration of Life for the public to be held in January.  Updates for the celebration of life will be posted on albertsonsmortuary.com.  Watch their website for the date, place, and time for the Celebration of Life.