Obituary of Colonel Sanders

Colonel Sanders

Harland David Sanders a.k.a Colonel Sanders (born September 9, 1890 in Henryville, Indiana) was a businessperson who was best known for being the founder of the American based fast food chicken restaurant chain, “Kentucky Fried Chicken.” Colonel Sanders died on December 16, 1980 and his death was because of pneumonia. He died at the old age of 90.

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Colonel Sanders Biography Wiki:

Is He Dead or Alive: Dead
Full Name: Sanders, Colonel
Common Name: Colonel Sanders
Gender: Male
Preferred Gender Pronoun: he/him
Birthplace: Henryville, Indiana, United States
Birth Date: September 09, 1890
Age: 90 (at death)
Also Known As: Harland Sanders, Colonel,
Occupation: Businessperson

Religion: Christian
Net Worth: $2 million
Nationality: American
Favorite Food: Kraft Mac & Cheese
Favorite Color: Turquoise
Favorite Scent: Yves Saint Laurent
Favorite Actor: Elizabeth Taylor

Colonel's Family Tree

Birth Name: Harland David Sanders
Father: Wilbur David Sanders
Mother: Margaret Ann Sanders (née Dunlevy)
Brother(s):

Clarence Sanders

Spouse/Partner:

Josephine King (married 1909-divorced 1947)
Claudia Price (married 1948-1980, his death)

Son(s):

Harland Sanders Jr.

Daughter(s):

Mildred Sanders Ruggles
Margaret Sanders

Death Notice:

Date: December 16 1980 at age 90
Place: Louisville, Kentucky, United States
Cause of Death: Pneumonia
Funeral Arrangements: Held at the Southern Baptist Theological Seminary Chapel in Louisville, Kentucky, United States
Interment: Buried in Cave Hill Cemetery in Louisville, Kentucky, United States

Category Tags:

Businessperson American Born on September 9th Born in 1890 Born in Indiana Died in 1980 Died at age 90 Died from Pneumonia

Colonel's Notable Roles:

Kentucky Fried Chicken

Quotable Quotes:

"There's no reason to be the richest man in the cemetery. You can't do any business from there." (IMDB)

"He was one of the most popular and well-known fast food restaurants in the United States. His death in 1998 was announced by the restaurant chain as a cause of natural causes. (V)"

"Colonel Sanders lived a remarkable life filled with hard work, determination, and an unwavering passion for creating delicious fried chicken that continues to be enjoyed by people all over the world. His legacy of entrepreneurship and his secret blend of 11 herbs and spices will forever be remembered, making him an iconic figure in the food industry. (V)"

"Colonel Sanders was a successful businessman and founder of the fast-food chain, KFC. He continued to oversee the company's operations until his death at the age of 90, leaving behind a legacy of delicious fried chicken. (V)"

Is Mr. Colonel Sanders still alive? According to our unconfirmed records, he has passed away.