Wilbur J. Sanders, Jr was born January 22, 1971 in Jackson, Mississippi to Mr. Wilbur J. Sanders, Sr. and Mrs. Beatrice Lovett Sanders.  He made his transition on Saturday, August 10, 1996, of an accidental drowning.

Wilbur, joined the Greater Northside Missionary Baptist Church at an early age. He was active in the Church until he enlisted into the United States Air Force under the leadership of Reverend A.B. Brown, pastor.

Wilbur's education was from Jackson Public Schools and Hinds Community College. Later, Wilbur enlisted into the United States Air Force where he pursued further learning.

Wilbur leaves to cherish his memories his father, Wilbur J. Sanders, Sr. and mother, Beatrice Sanders; one sister, Teresa Renee Sanders,; one brother, Michael Paul Sanders; one nephew, Percy L. Sanders and niece, LoToya Washington, all of Jackson, Mississippi, and a host of aunts, uncles, cousins, other relatives and friends.