Otis Duwane Sanders. Born 12/1/1957, in Muskogee, OK, and passed on 4/19/25 at the age of 67 in his home of, Taylor, MI.

Otis was a very hard working man. Who's career started as a US Marine. He was dually retired from, Ford Motor Company in, Wayne, MI. Also UPS Freight, Romulus, MI.

Otis had many loves and joys, including his toys which consisted of him riding his motorcycle as often as he could. He enjoyed raising to release, monarch butterflies.

Some of his biggest accomplishments was his sobriety of 27 years! His love for his grandchildren, family, dogs and late cat. Otis was also a tribal member of the Potawatomi tribe.

(Service Date unknown, at Wayne ALANON CLUB. TBA)

Otis is preceded in death by his father, Hubert C Bickford. His mother, Phyllis A. Ballard, and his love, Rebecca Lucas.

He is survived by his loving life companion, and Best Friend, Lori Norsworthy. His son, Jason Sanders. Jason's wife, Kristen, and their children, Gabrielle, Eleanor, and Alexander. His daughter, Danielle Sanders, and her children, Ian, Jacob, and Isabella. And his daughter, Jessica Conway, and her child, Silas Conway.

He is also survived by his massive "AA" Family, you all know who you are. Finally his extended family and friends, including his brothers, Larry and Terry Bickford, and sisters Charlotte Redding, and Candi Bickford all of which are in Oklahoma. He would want you all to know he loved you very much.

"We are all made of star stuff". ~ Carl Sagan.

Today Otis, will join the stars above us to overlook us all and keep us safe in this world.