Richard "BooBoo" Sanders, III, 51, of Philadelphia, PA peacefully fell into eternal sleep on April 7, 2017.  Richard was also affectionately known "Machine" because of the work he put in his fitness routine.

Richard was born in Huntington, NY on November 28, 1965.  He graduated from Paulsboro High School in 1984 and received several certifications in Building & Architectural Design.  Richard worked at Durand Glass.  He enjoyed oldies but goodies music, dancing, martial arts, boxing, lifting weights and was an avid reader and writer.  He was also actively involved in mentoring and encouraging others and received several awards and nominations as an outstanding leader and motivational speaker.

Richard is survived by his mother, Eunice G. Sanders – Maldonado, her husband Johnny Maldonado, his father, Richard Sanders, Jr; his 5 sisters Angela Randall, Carrie Edwards, Renee Palmer, Michele Sanders-Darigo and Kennedy Oddo; 4 uncles Wallace Sanders, Gilbert Sanders, Charles Boykin and Lonnie Matthews; 4 aunts Caretha Matthews, Floretta Denning, Annie Boykin, Sherry Ann Mosley; 2 nieces Erica Randall and Mariah Palmer; 8 nephews Keyan Randall, Kevin Randall, Demetrius Palmer, Zachary Palmer, Alexander Palmer, Shady Johnson, Jr., Kelvin Myers, Jr. and Mason Oddo; 1 great niece Qui'oni Randall and 2 great nephews Keyan Randall, Jr. and Kayden Randall as well as a host of brother-in-laws, cousins and beloved friends.

Richard was married to his beloved wife, Terry Olivia Sanders of Pennsgrove, NJ  for more than 20 years before their recent divorce.  Richard loved his step daughter and son Sonja Rolle and Shane Swanson.  He had a great love for teaching his grandson, Bryce Wright wrestling and football and was loved dearly by his 3 granddaughters Chelsea Rolle, McKenzie Rolle and 1 great grand-daughter Nylia Underwood.

The family of Richard Sanders, III wish to thank Bill Stiefel of Adams-Stiefel Funeral Home for all his patience, guidance and support during this difficult time.

We will celebrate and honor Richard's phenomenal legacy Thursday, April 13, 2017 from 4:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m. at Riverwinds Community Center, 1000 Riverwinds Drive, Thorofare, NJ 08086.

Memories and condolences may be shared @www.adamsstiefelfuneralhome.com