Thomas E. Sanders, 64, of Urbana passed away at 2:27 PM on Saturday, August 7, 2021 at his home.He was born on June 1, 1957 in Corona, California the son of Lonion and Esther (Alexander) Sanders. Tom is survived by his significant other- Linda Ford of Urbana; family- Lynn Aalfs of Olivia, Minnesota, Jillian Reynolds of St Joseph, Illinois and Parker Ford of Paxton, Illinois; grandkids- Ben Aalfs, Alex Aalfs, Emily Aalfs, Kaydence Reynolds, Jaxson Reynolds, George Ford and Bella Ford.  Also Haley Burr who was very special little girl to Tom .He is preceded by his parents and sister- Lorna Sanders Rhoades.Tom graduated from Unity High School and was employed most recently by Parkland College as a dispatcher. He worked for over twenty-five years for Vesuvius as a welder. He enjoyed models, news documentaries and trap shooting. He enjoyed listening to classical music by Mozart.A Celebration of Life Service will be held at 2:00 PM on August 21, 2021 at Renner-Wikoff Chapel, 1900 Philo Road, Urbana, Illinois, 61802. Visitation will be from1-2:00 PM prior to service. Pastor Bob Frank will be officiating. Memorial's may be made to Donor's Choice. Condolences may be sent to www.renner-wikoffchapel.com