Vijay Melik Sanders

May 26, 2005 - May 2, 2017

Vijay Melik Dione Sanders, 11 years old, was born in Columbia, SC on May 26 2005 to Samantha Sanders. He was called home May 1, 2017. Vijay was the oldest of three children yet, he was named from an older brother, Tavion Vijay. Vijay was reared by his “nana”, Ruby Anderson along with his siblings on Satchelford Road. “Lil’ Man”, as he was affectionately known, has a huge family of people who loved him. He was always a happy, lovable child. He attended the public schools of Richland County and was a fifth grader at Satchel Ford Elementary School of Academics and Arts in Columbia, SC. “I, as a mother, couldn’t ask for a better kid. He had his own personality and didn’t mind saying what was on his mind. His heart is so big that he cared more for others than he did himself. Can’t say how lost I am but, I know God has made a new angel. I love you son”. Your Mother, Samantha “Momma Ruby loves you Vijay. You were a handsome young man who was very popular in school. You were very respectful and full of manners. I know you loved soccer, basketball, riding your bike and telling others what you wanted them to do. You were always concerned about my well being and frequently asked, ‘Nana are you feeling ok’. There’s not a moment that I don’t think about you. I may not have birthed you but, you are part of me as well. You said, ‘Papa gone to Heaven so, I’m the man of the house’. I love you Vijay” Vijay was preceded in death by his older brother, Tavion Vijay Sanders. Left to cherish precious memories are his mother, Samantha Sanders; siblings, Zyire Chrystopher, and Samantha Monique Sanders and Amon J. Smith; grandmother, Ruby Anderson; grandparents, Teresa and Lyndon Hopkins; aunts, Destiny McGlaughlin, Robin Glover, Jennifer Pelzer, Tiffany Corley, Monique Jackson Melissa Miller; step mother, Lakeisha Miller; cousins, Travell and Ta’Nasia Figgs; uncles, Terry McGriff and Ezekiel Hayes; best friends, Cooper, Collin and Zackary; a host of other loving relatives and friends.