Dewey B. Sanders, Jr., age 69, passed away Sunday October 6, 2013 in Middleburg, FL. Dewey was born June 25, 1944 to Dewey B. and Gladys West Sanders, Sr. in Dothan, AL. He served as a police officer for the Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office for 33- ½ years and during that time of service he was a highly decorated officer receiving policeman of the year, patrolled Huguenot, and saved people from drowning. He was a veteran of United States Army. Dewey was admired, loved and respected by everyone he knew. He was an avid fisherman and enjoyed watching television and going hunting. He is survived by his loving wife of 39 years Margaret Sanders; one son Walter Lee Boothe; three grandchildren Ian Lee Boothe, Fallon Boothe, and Davonte Walker. Family will receive family and friends 6:00 – 8:00 pm Sunday October 13, 2013 at Hardage-Giddens Town & Country Funeral Home, 7242 Normandy Blvd, Jacksonville, FL 32205. A funeral service will be held 2:00 pm Monday, October 14, 2013 at the funeral home. Interment will follow the services at Riverside Memorial Park.