Ira Douglas Sanderson Jr., 71 of Livingston, Texas, passed away February 6, 2026 in The Woodlands, Texas. Doug was born January 2, 1955 in Tarbaro, North Carolina, to Ira and Clyde Mae Sanderson.
Since retirement Doug really enjoyed sitting in his yard and waving at neighbors. He loved the years he spent working at Direct Solutions and could be found many days still wearing his company shirt.
He was preceded in death by his parents, his brother Ricky, and his sister Brenda.
Left to cherish his memory are his daughter, Jessica brown; brother, Lonnie Sanderson; two nephews; one niece; six great-nephews; six great-nieces; and one great-great-nephew.
A celebration of Doug’s life will be held at noon on Saturday, February 14, 2026 at Pace Funeral Home, 200 FM 350 N, Livingston, Texas 77531 with Pastor Mike Loftin officiating.
Online condolences can be left at pacefuneral.com.
