Dr. Harvey Stanford "Stan" Sanders of Hot Springs, Arkansas passed away peacefully at his residence in Chattanooga, Tennessee on March 30, 2023.

Dr. Sanders worked his way through Rhodes college graduating in three years with a double major. He subsequently became a well-respected Plastic and Reconstructive Surgeon in Nashville, Tennessee for 33 years at St Thomas Hospital, where he influenced many lives through his passion for surgery. After retiring, he was a generous donor to UT Medical College, as well as Children's Hospital at Erlanger.

An avid outdoorsman and naturalist, some of his greatest passions were duck hunting and archeology.

He's survived by his wife, Gay Sanders, his brother Franklin C. Sanders and sister Jenny Stansfield, his daughter Kelly Elizabeth Cannon and his two sons Dr. Christopher L. Sanders (Emily) and Dr. Brett S. Sanders (Mindy). He is the grandfather to twelve grandchildren, whom he adored. Having impacted the lives of many, he will be sorely missed.

Visitation will be held on Monday, April 3, 2023, from 4:00 to 7:00 pm (EDT) at Hamilton Funeral Home, 4506 Hixson Pike, Hixson, TN 37343.

Dr. Sanders will be laid to rest at Polk Memorial Gardens in Columbia, TN.

A graveside service will be held on Tuesday, April 4, 2023, at 1:00 pm (CDT) at Polk Memorial Gardens Cemetery, 6465 Trotwood Ave. Columbia, TN 38401, (931)388-1803, with Reverend Franklin Sanders officiating.

Arrangements are by Hamilton Funeral Home & Cremation Services, 4506 Hixson Pike, 423-531-3975.