Ronald Lee Sanders, 71, of Mecca, Ind., passed away at 12:03 a.m. Sunday, June 24, 2018, at Union Hospital Clinton. He was a retired coal miner and musician. He was born Jan. 1, 1947, in Clinton, to the late Russell Sanders and Hazel Miller Sanders.

Survivors include his wife, Judy Taylor Sanders; four sons, Toby (Colleen) Sanders and David "Punkin" Sanders, both of Mecca, Jeremy (Emily) Bettis of Bloomington and Jason Bettis of Rosedale; one daughter, Jenny (Brian) Benjamin of Mecca; and 15 grandchildren.

He was preceded in death by a daughter, Angie Bullington, Sept. 12, 2012.

He attended Mecca School until his Junior year graduating from Rockville High School in 1965. He was a Mason, member of Scottish Rite Valley of Terre Haute, Zorah Shrine of Terre Haute participating in the motorcycle corps and the Mecca A.R.A.B.S.

Honoring his request there will be no services. Memorials should friends so desire, may be made to the Mecca A.R.A.B.S., 4958 College Street, Suite 2, Mecca, IN 47860 in his memory. Arrangements entrusted to the care of Gooch Funeral Home, Rockville. Online condolences may be shared at:

www.goochfuneralhome.com.