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James Saunders Obituary

James B. Saunders CHESAPEAKE - James B. Saunders, 61, passed away Aug. 13, 2009. He was born July 18, 1948, to the late Molly Saunders Woodhouse and Henry Saunders in Franklin, Va. He was a retired police officer from the D.C. Metropolitan Police Department. He is survived by his wife, Maichelle Saunders; two daughters, Crystal S. White and Charmaine Saunders; two sons, Keith Saunders and Jermaine Saunders; one sister, Celecia Weaver; one brother, Henry Saunders Jr.; five grandchildren; in-laws, Susie and Johnny Porcher; and a host of other relatives and friends. A funeral will be held at 11 a.m. Monday in the chapel of Metropolitan Funeral Service, 120 W. Berkley Ave., Norfolk. Interment will be in Albert G. Horton Jr. Memorial Veterans Cemetery, Suffolk. The family will receive friends from 3 to 5 p.m. Sunday at the funeral home. Condolences may be offered at www.metropolitanfuneralservice.com.

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Published by The Virginian-Pilot on Aug. 15, 2009.

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Stephanie Staton

August 17, 2009

Machielle and Family, I am so sorry to hear of your loss. Continue to draw strength from Christ.

Your Sister in Christ,
Stephanie Butts Staton

August 15, 2009

Machiell and Family a light from your family is gone, a voice you loved still, a place is vacant in the home which never can be filled. Certainly, you all have to mourn the loss of one we would've loved to keep, But God who surely loved James best has finally made him sleep. After 61 years of love and joy, and music to fill your ears; God leaves these wonderful memories to help you and the children through your tears. May the love of God continue to strengthen you all.

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Stene M. Johnson & Family

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