Bobby W. Sanders' Obituary
Bobby W. Sanders, age 81. Passed away August 29, 2020. Beloved husband of the late Charlotte; father of Barry (Raenette) and Tammy Georgiadis (Nick); grandfather of Benjamin, Jordan and Jacob Sanders and Abby and Sophie Georgiadis; son of the late John and Donna Sanders; brother of the late Billy and Ronnie; uncle and friend of many.
Bobby was hired to work at NASA in 1963 during the Apollo program, but spent most of his career working on supersonic aircraft engine research and development. He was considered one of the leading experts in this field in the United States, because of his expertise and many innovations. Bobby retired from NASA in 1996, and then started Techland Research Inc. where he spent more than 20 years continuing to make major contributions to advanced supersonic aircraft technology. His engineering legacy will live on through his aerodynamic innovations and also through the many researchers he mentored over the years, especially at NASA.
Funeral Service on Wednesday, Sept. 2nd, at 1:00 PM. in the Chambers Funeral Home, North Olmsted where friends may call Wednesday at 11:00 A.M. until time of Service. Social Distancing will be observed and Face masks required. Interment at SUNSET MEMORIAL PARK, North Olmsted on Wednesday, September 2nd at 2 P.M.
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