Richard Pat "Dick" Sanders, age 7l, of Carrollton, Georgia passed away on Saturday, December 13, 2014. He was born on March 18, 1943 in Cook County, Chicago, Illinois, the son of the late Richard S. Sanders and the late Ruth W. Ditberner Sanders. Mr. Sanders was a retired Geology Professor with the University of West Georgia, having taught for thirty five years. He earned his PhD at the University of Illinois, and he was a member of Geology Society of America; a member of the Georgia Geological Society; former treasurer of GGS; a member of Society of Sigma Xi; a member of the Democratic National Party; a member of Sierra Club; and was registered as a professional geologist. He is survived by dear friends, Chris & Janice Robinson of Temple and his goddaughter, Rachel A. Robinson, Tim & Barbara Chowns, Bill & Linda Size, Georgia Lofquist and her children, Steven and Mireille Lofquist. In keeping with his wishes, the body will be cremated. A Celebration of Life service will be held on Thursday, December 18, 2014 at 2:00 PM from Martin & Hightower Heritage Chapel with Rev. Tony Thompson and Dr. Tim Chowns and Dr. Bill Size officiating. The following gentlemen with serve as honorary pallbearers: Tim Chowns, Bill Size, Jim Mayer, Randy Kath, Dave Bush, Tom Crawford, Georgia Lofquist, and Steven Lofquist. There will be a visitation time for friends to gather on Thursday from 12:00 Noon until the time of service. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the American Red Cross or the Humane Society. Messages of condolence may be sent to the family at www.martin-hightower.com. Martin & Hightower Heritage Chapel has charge of the arrangements.