Roswell Alman Sanderlin

September 16, 1929 - March 19, 2020

Roswell Alman Sanderlin, of Gloucester, age 90, went to be with the Lord on March 19, 2020, following a courageous battle with dementia. Roswell (Ros) was a native of Manteo, NC, graduated from Manteo High School, and pursued the police academy in Dare County. Ros served in the United States Army County, and then joined the Masters Mates and Pilots Association of Merchant Seamen, based out of Baltimore, MD. Ros loved the sea and toured much of the world for our country, spending the rest of his career doing what he loved, until retirement as Captain. Ros gladly served as a Free Mason with Post 0521, a Shriner with Dare County Shrine Club, NC, and American Legion member at Post 0075 in Gloucester. Mother, Sidney, daughter Jackie, daughter in law, Darlene, and Grandson, Kevin, preceded him in death. He is survived by his wife of 45 years, Helen Saunders Sanderlin, daughter, Patricia Damewood and husband Gary, sons, Ronnie Saunders, and companion Susan Akins, Jimmy Saunders, Michael Saunders, Ricky Saunders, and wife Tracie, along with many grandchildren, great-grandchildren, and great-great-grandchildren. Our family and many friends will cherish the memories of gatherings at their home in Gloucester County and their home in the Outer Banks of North Carolina. Special Thanks to the staff of Walter Reed Rehab and Convalescent as well as York Convalescent & Rehab for their compassion and care during his long, heart-breaking battle. In memory of our loved one please consider a memorial contribution to a favorite charity. A memorial service will be held at a later time.