Melvin W. Sanders, Jr., 55 of Indianapolis died October 7, 2020.  He was preceded in death by his parents, Melvin Sanders, Sr and Norma Sanders. He had worked as a forklift operator at Diamond Chain Company in Indianapolis.  He was a youth soccer coach for the FC Pride in the Lawrence Youth Soccer Leagues.  He was also an avid fan of the Indianapolis Colts.  Survivors included his wife, Mary Sanders; sons, Coby Sanders, Nick Sanders; daughters, Aylin Jimenez, Leah Jimenez, Chelsea Sanders; sister, Beverly Sanders; brother, David Sanders; grandchildren, Hector and Andrea Jimenez.

Arrangements are pending at the Usher Funeral Home.