Wayne Lee Sanders, 85, of Batesville died Monday, August 16, 2021. He was born September 16, 1935, in Corpus Christi, TX to the late Willard and Velma Sanders. Wayne served his country honorably in the United States Navy. He is preceded in death by his parents and his twin sister, Wanda Cornett. He is survived by his loving wife of 61 years, Emma Sanders; his son, Robert Sanders (Sharon); his brother, Jerry Sanders; and his grandson, Jake Sanders. Interment will be at Arkansas State Veterans Cemetery in North Little Rock, AR on Tuesday, August 24, 2021 at 10 AM. Services are entrusted to Willis Funeral Service of Batesville, AR.