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William K. "Bill" Saunders, 78, of Gainesville passed away peacefully on Saturday, February 4, 2012 at the E.T. York Hospice Care Center.
Bill was born in Quitman, GA on February 3, 1934 to Robert LeRoy and Lois Aileen Patrick Saunders and moved to Gainesville when he was five years old. Bill graduated from P.K. Yonge and attended the University of Florida before serving in the United States Navy. Bill was an owner along with his brother Robert "Bob" of the Gas Well Service Station, Shell Oil Distributorship, The Florida Welcome Station, Developer and Builder of Turkey Creek Forest, and most recently the former owners of Forest Meadows Funeral Home and Cemeteries. Bill was a longtime member of Grace at Ft. Clarke Church where he served as an usher for many years. He was an avid Gator fan and enjoyed hunting and fishing and was a member of the Eastside Garden Club.
Bill was predeceased by his parents and his sister Virginia Cellon and a stepdaughter Terry Whitten.
Bill is survived by his wife Lajuanna, daughters, Teri Lonon (DJ) and Karen Murphy (Doug), a stepdaughter Diane Lee, 12 grandchildren and 3 great grandchildren. He is also survived by a brother Robert "Bob" Saunders(Millie), numerous nieces and nephews.
Funeral services for Bill will be held on Wednesday, February 8th, 2012, 11:00am at Grace at Ft. Clarke Church, 9325 West Newberry Road, Gainesville, FL 32606, with burial at Forest Meadows Memorial Park Central, 4100 NW 39th Avenue, Gainesville, FL. Visitation will be held one hour prior to the service.
Expressions of sympathy may be made to Grace at Ft. Clarke Church or Haven Hospice.
Funeral arrangements are under the care of FOREST MEADOWS FUNERAL HOME AND CEMETERIES, 725 NW 23rd Ave, Gainesville, FL 32609 (352)378-2528. Please sign his online guestbook at www.forestmeadowsfh.com.
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Sue McGowan
February 8, 2012
As a relative of the family, I send especially heartfelt condolences. I remember Bill and Virginia. My grandfather, Frank Patrick of Quitman, was Lois Patrick Saunders' only brother. My mother, Mary Francis Patrick McGowan, Frank's only child, was Bill's first cousin. If any family would like to communicate, you can email me at [email protected] if desired. Again, my sympathy.
Sue McGowan
Carla and Don Fuqua
February 8, 2012
Our sympathies go out to the family on your loss of a wonderful person.
Mitch McCallum
February 7, 2012
Lajuanna,
I am sorry for your loss. Bill was a very kind wonderful man and will be missed. God bless you and your family. My prayers are with you.
Mitch McCallum
Mattheu Crossman
February 7, 2012
Dear Bill,
I am sorry that I did not get to say good-bye. It broke my heart to see you in the paper. I am surely going to miss our fish tales and boat stories. Thank you for treating me like a true friend and for teaching me so much about the hobby that my son and I love. Can't wait to exchange some more stories with you one day.
Mattheu Crossman
February 7, 2012
Dear Lajuannq, As Bill and your pastor for the year Denny was away at school I came to know and deeply appreciate you both. I join my sorrow to yours and add my prayers. How wonderful to know that Bill is right now in the Heaven our loving God has prepared for us. Love, Vic Brown
Robbie Kirkland
February 7, 2012
Karen, I'm so sorry for your loss. Praying God gives you and your family comfort and peace during this time of sorrow
Viva Benton Brown
February 7, 2012
Lajuanna, I'm so sorry for your loss. I pray for peace and comfort in your time of sorrow. Love, Viva
Nelson and Jean Singletary
February 6, 2012
We want to send our deepest sympathy for Bill's Family. We were very sad to learn of his passing. We know he was very proud of his family and loved them very much. We hope that fond memories will bring you much peace at this time. Nelson and Jean Singletary
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