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Norman Leslie Saunders, Jr., 89, of Chesterfield, VA passed away on Friday, January 2, 2026. He was born on September 26, 1936 in Halifax, Virginia to the late Norman Leslie Saunders, Sr. and Ruby Conner Saunders (Passalacqua). He was preceded in death by his brother, Stephen K. Saunders, Sr.
Les is survived by his daughters, Angela S. Jenkins (Tom) and Jennifer S. Hilliard (Scott); four grandchildren, Matthew Jenkins (Charlotte), Michael Jenkins (Libby), Heidi Grossnickle, and Anna Hilliard; great grandson, Henry Jenkins; brothers, W. Michael Saunders and Joseph D. Saunders; sister, Susan Saunders; and numerous nieces and nephews.
Les received his higher education at the University of Richmond, from which he graduated with honors in 1960 before completing a J.D. from the T.C. Williams School of Law. Since then, he has practiced law in Richmond and Chesterfield for over 60 years. He served as president of the Chesterfield Bar Association and was president and director of the Chesterfield Jaycees as well as the Broad Rock Ruritan Club. In 1984 Les was elected to the House of Delegates, representing the 67th District, in Chesterfield County. He was a member of Branch's Baptist Church for over 70 years and took great pride in teaching the Steadfast Sunday School class. At the time of his death, he was the Chairman of the Board of Brandermill Woods Retirement Community and a member of Meadowbrook Country Club of which he was past president.
The family would like to thank Susan Rawlyk, Charmaine Preiss, and Tomeka Scott for their unwavering support to Les and his family.
The family will receive friends at 2:00 p.m. prior to the memorial service at 3:00 p.m. on Wednesday, January 14, 2026 at Morrissett Funeral & Cremation Service, 6500 Iron Bridge Road, North Chesterfield, VA 23234. Interment to be private.
In lieu of flowers, donations can be made in Les's name to Brandermill Woods Foundation, https://www.brandermillwoods.com/donate or Communities in Schools of Chesterfield, https://www.cisofchesterfield.org/donate.
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jay tronfeld
January 16, 2026
Please accept my heartfelt condolences on your loss. Les was a great friend and mentor to me over the last 53 years. As a younger member of the Bar , he was always there for advice and guidance. I remember calling him last spring and when I asked to speak with Les ; He immediately took my call and I joked with him that both of us were still Practicing and that he was my "HERO" May his memory be a blessing .
Richard M Jacobs
January 9, 2026
Les was a very important person in my life, and I cherished the years we played golf together at Meadowbrook Country Club. He was a great friend through those years, and I appreciate the support and guidance he gave me during that time. He was always generous with his time. He led a good life, and I still repeat stories that we shared. He will be missed by all. I will be unable to attend the funeral, but my heart will be with him.
Eddie Moss
January 6, 2026
Sorry to hear of Les passing , he was a great guy and always looking to help someone. May he rest in peace.
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January 6, 2026
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