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This obituary was originally published in the Richmond Times-Dispatch.
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Bill (Billy) Day
January 24, 2009
My family extends our heart-felt sympathy to the Saunders family. Please remember and hold dear his time here, the lessons he taught, his love and laughter shared by all. I am proud to have known your dad. May God Bless the Saunders family.
Rachel Elligan Clark
January 23, 2009
To James, my high school classmate; and Tony and family,
Sincere condolences on the loss of your father. Take comfort in all the wonderful things people are saying about him. God bless.
Evelyn H Bryce and Laura B Johnson and Family
January 23, 2009
To Tony and family,
we were sorry to hear of your fathers passing. May your memories of him keep a smile in your hearts.
Marjorie Vaughn
January 23, 2009
May your hearts soon be filled with wonderful memories of joyful times together as you celebrate a life well lived.
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Don Schultz
January 22, 2009
To the Jim Saunders family, I was saddened to hear about the passing of Sgt. Saunders. I was proud to have worked with him many years. He and family will be in our prayers. Respectfully,
Deborah Palmore
January 22, 2009
Dear Tony & Portia,
My heart was saddened to hear of your loss; please find peace in our heavenly Father and know that your father is now at peace. You and your family are in my prayers. May God Bless!!! [email protected]
Sandra Eaton
January 22, 2009
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.
Joy Smith
January 22, 2009
Tony and Portia,
I would like to extend my most sincere sympathy in the loss of your father. He is at peace now. Look to GOD for strength.
Bill Shuman
January 22, 2009
Worked with him many years in the detective division and will miss his smile.
I am out of town at this time, so sorry.
Oscar Martin
January 22, 2009
I know the family will miss Sgt Saunders greatly. I never worked directly for him, but all the dealings I had with him in the department, I found him to be a fine an fair man. If I can do anything for the family please call me
Earl Clark
January 22, 2009
Jim, you were one of the best supervisors that I had in Detective Division. May you rest in peace.
Connie Stern
January 22, 2009
Peace and love to you and your family.
Robert Walker
January 22, 2009
My sincere sympathies to the Saunders family. Sergeant Saunders was the advisor to our police acadamy class back in 1967. He was a personal friend whom we all looked up to and trusted as we went through our studies. His professionalism and caring attitude will always be remembered by those of us who served with him. May the Lord comfort his family in their loss.
Larry Loving
January 22, 2009
Tony, your dad seemed like an amazing individual. My heart goes out to your whole family. i love you pards.
Larry Sanders
January 22, 2009
Dear Portia & Tony,
I have you both and all the members of the Saunders family in my prayers. God Bless you all.
Judy Franklin
January 22, 2009
Tony and Portia,
My sympathies for your loss. He was a gift from God and now he has returned. Treasure the memories and take comfort in knowing he is watching over you.
God bless,
Chris and Judy (BB) Franklin
Rev. Dewey Powell, Chaplain
January 22, 2009
On behalf of the Retired Richmond Police Officers Association I send sympathies for your loss and our memories of a fellow worker who served with dignity.
Charles Bennett
January 22, 2009
I extend my heart-felt sympathy to the family of Jim Saunders. He was my first supervisor when I joined the Richmond PD in 1968. His guidance and good counsel to a brand new police officer helped shape my career. He was a good leader, but more especially, a good man. He will be missed, but he will be remembered.
Chuck Bennett
Retired Deputy Chief, Richmond PD;
Retired Chief, Lynchburg PD;
currently serving as the Senior Law Enforcement Advisor to Pakistan.
Joe Mitchell
January 22, 2009
My prayers are with your family at this time. I worked with Jim for many years. He was a good person and a good police officer.
Pat Johnson
January 22, 2009
Tony and Portia, remember all the good times. He will always be with you. Peace and love be with you and your family. Pat Johnson (BB)
From the staff of W.S. Watkins & Son Funeral Home
January 22, 2009
We present this guestbook to you with deepest compassion and with our sincerest expression of sympathy.
Wayne Mozingo
January 21, 2009
My sincere sympathy to the Saunders Family. Jim was a fine officer and it was a pleasure working with him in the Detective Division.
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