John H. Sanders, 81, of Marshall, IL, formerly of Martinsville, IL, passed away 12:40 PM Monday, Nov. 3, 2025 in Willowbrook of Marshall with family by his side. John was one of the founders and owners of Martinsville Roofing Co. at Martinsville, IL. He was born Aug. 11, 1944 in Clark County, IL, the son of Luther and Gladys Paulsen Sanders who preceded him in death as well as two brothers, James Dean Sanders and Everett Sanders; a step daughter, Penny Skinner and his wife, Barbara Newlin Sanders. Surviving are his wife, Helen Veach Sanders; three children, Teresa (Steve Medley) Speros of Marshall, Phillip Allen Sanders of Marshall and Troy (Angie) Pinkston of West Union, IL; step children, Dennis Allen (Cheryl) Sanders of Martinsville, Terry (Christie) Sanders of Martinsville and Kim (Adam) Joab of Indianapolis, IN; four brothers, William E. Sanders, Camie Sanders, Phillip Sanders and Gerald Sanders; 11 grandchildren, 10 step-grandchildren, 20 great grandchildren, 22 step-great grandchildren, one step great great grandchild, many nieces, nephews and cousins. John was a member of the Freedom Baptist Church, Marshall Lodge #133 AF & AM and a graduate of Martinsville High Schoool. He honorably served this nation in the U.S. Marines during the Viet Nam War. Visitation will be 10:00 AM to 12 Noon Saturday at Pearce Funeral Home. Services in honor of his life will be 12 Noon Saturday at the funeral home with his nephew, Luke Sanders, as speaker. Burial will be in the Marshall Cemetery with military graveside rites. For those desiring, memorial contributions may be made to the Alzheimer's Foundation. Online condolences are being accepted at pearcefuneralservices.com.