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DONALD SAUNDERS Obituary
DONALD LEE SAUNDERS, 86, of Burlington, Ohio, passed away Thursday, May 24, 2018, at Emogene Dolin Jones Hospice House, Huntington. He was born October 4, 1931, in Huntington, son of the late Ceburn Cecil and Gladys Irene Adkins Saunders. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his sister, Lillian Blevins. Don was a member of Grace Gospel Church, Huntington, for 43 years. He retired from the US Air Force with 22 years of service and continued working for the Veterans Administration Office and retired after 20 years. He also worked part time at Sam's Club and the Marshall University Ticket Office. Additionally, he was a graduate of Tri-State Bible College. Don is survived by his loving wife of 64 years, Joyce Saunders, whom he married on May 24, 1954. He is also survived by his sons, Dannie (Carla) Saunders of Powell, Ohio, Terri (Lisa) Saunders of Lexington, Ky., and Chris Saunders of Burlington, Ohio; grandchildren, Nolan (Katiy) Saunders, Nathaniel (Chelsea) Saunders, Noa and Noelle Saunders, Marian Turner and Rachel Saunders, and Brookelyn and Sarah Saunders; and great-grandchildren, Braedyn, Carrick and Molly Saunders and Amelia Saunders. Funeral services will be Tuesday, May 29, 2018, at 1 p.m. at Slack and Wallace Funeral Home with Don's nephew, Pastor Michael Blevins of Atlanta, Ga., officiating. Burial will follow at Greenlawn Cemetery, Burlington, Ohio. Friends may visit from 4 to 6 p.m. Monday at the funeral home and one hour prior to the service. In lieu of flowers, contributions can be made to Grace Gospel Church Missionary Fund. Condolences to the family may be expressed at www.slackandwallace.com.
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dreama hughes
July 2, 2018
Thoughts and prayers to the family. Sorry to hear of Don's passing.
Carney Layne
May 29, 2018
I first met Don in 1982, both of us were members of Grace Gospel Church, and along with several others we were part of a construction missions trip to Haiti. He was some 30 years my senior, but we got along great and stayed in Haiti an extra week, finishing up projects after the rest of the team had returned home. I don't know if it was that trip that put missions deep into Don's heart (as it did in mine) but he became sort of the "missionary's advocate" from that time on and for a season served as head of the missionary committee at GGC. He was definitely an advocate for me as I pursued missionary service in those years!
My family and I have been out of the Tri-State area for nearly 30 years, but my in-laws (also in heaven now) developed a friendship with Don as they frequented the Sam's Club where he worked. Often, they would mention seeing him and comment on his friendliness and how much they liked him.
I rejoice that he is now in "joy unspeakable" but also call to the Lord for grace to be poured on Joyce and his family. The loss is never easy but our separation is only temporary when we know Christ!
Steve
May 28, 2018
Rest in peace Don
Kathy Blevins
May 28, 2018
Uncle Don will be greatly missed but, never forgotten. We know he has he wings and in no more pain. I love you Uncle Don! Aunt Joyce and Chris my prayers are with you all and the family. Love y'all
David Allen
May 27, 2018
A fine man who always rose above the fray.
Ken Browning
May 27, 2018
In 1967 I met Don at the Air Force recruiting office in Huntington WV when I was considering enlistment. Don's easy manner, honest answers and pleasant personality convinced me to join. Never did I dream that I would run into him 45 years later when one day I walked into Sams Club and there he was by the door checking passes. His face and voice were so familiar and I struck up a conversation with him. When he told me he was retired Air Force I ask if he had ever been a recruiter. When he said yes I knew immediately this was the man that signed me up. We talked for a long time and each time I went back to Sams Club I looked for him. This was a very decent kind man whom I will never forget!!
Jason Taylor
May 27, 2018
Thoughts and prayers to the Sanders family.....
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