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Steven Saunders Obituary

GASTONIA - Steven Wilson Saunders, 59 passed away on October 2, 2020 at CaroMont Regional Medical Center.

He was born in Gaston County, on April 21, 1961 to Joe and the late Freida Black Saunders. In addition to his mother he is preceded in death by a sister Lisa Hardin, and his sister-in-law, Kathe Barr Saunders.

Steve was a loving son and brother and loved is family very much. He had worked at Gastonia Heating & Air years ago.

Left to cherish his memories is his father, Joe Saunders, brothers, Jeff Saunders, Scott Saunders and his wife Lynn; nieces and nephews, Jacob Barr, Brian Saunders, Shelby, Nicole and Andrew Saunders, and Allison Phillips.

Burial will be at Hollywood Cemetery

Due to the Covid-19 outbreak, if you feel the need to stay home, a card or phone call to the family will be appreciated.

Condolences may be made to www.withersandwhisenantfuneral.com

Withers and Whisenant Funeral Home and Cremation Service, 2916 Union Road, Gastonia 704-864-5144 is serving the family.

To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.

Published by Gaston Gazette on Oct. 7, 2020.

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Scott Evington

October 15, 2020

Just heard of Steve passing. Thinking of Joe, Jeff, and the rest of his family.

Joy Robinson

October 7, 2020

Joe,Jeff & Scott
So very sorry to hear bout Steve’s passing yawl are in my thoughts & prayers.
If yawl need anythang just let us know hugs always Joyce & Terry Robinson

Glenda Norris

October 7, 2020

Joe and kids my heart goes out to you all in the loss of Steven. Praying for your family!♥ Wayne and Glenda Norris

Vickie Howard

October 6, 2020

I met Steve when he was 19 years old. It was an instant friendship that remained unbroken for the next forty years! He was there for me in some of the lowest, darkest times in my life, as I was for him. We made many memories over those forty years - some are shareable. Others are not.

A common question that I could always expect from Steve when we spoke . . . "Has anyone told you today that they love you?" If my answer was NO, his response was always the same . . . "Good! Because I don't like being second." Then, he would proceed to tell me exactly how much he loved me. His words may have been predictable, but they were also very welcome!

So, now it's my turn to ask you, buddy . . . "Has anyone told you today that they love you?" Let me tell you that I surely do! Rest well my friend!

Forever and always, until we meet again . . . I love you, and I will miss you, until I leave the planet myself!

P.S. Give Ms. Frieda a big HUG for me.

Sue Melton

October 6, 2020

I send my deepest condolences & prayers to the family.

Brenda Brennecke

October 6, 2020

Bart and I are so sorry to learn of Steven's passing. I remember what a cute, funny, and happy kid he was growing up in the neighborhood. May your family find peace and comfort during this time from your friends and relatives, and each other.
Sincerely,
Brenda and Bart Brennecke.

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