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Joshua Saunders Obituary
BIDWELL — Joshua Phillip Saunders, 41, of Bidwell, Ohio passed away unexpectedly on Monday, January 25, 2021.
Born on November 28, 1979 in Gallipolis, Ohio, Josh was the son of Phil and Cathy Saunders, who survive him in Bidwell. Josh was a former New River electrical lineman.
Josh will be forever remembered by his fiancé, Grace Donnally and her children, Cody, Kylee, and his little buddy Keeton Maynard. Josh is also survived by his loving and devoted parents, Phil and Cathy Saunders; sisters, Angie (Brian) Hammel and Sara (Ryan) Stidham; nieces and nephews, Case and Olivia Stidham and Madison and Owen Hammel; grandmother, Velva Casey; and many aunts, uncles, and cousins.
Josh was preceded in death by his paternal grandparents, Haskell and Ivy Saunders; maternal grandfather, Charles Casey; aunt, Amy Vinson; uncles, Larry Casey and Don Casey; cousin, Chris Gilmore; very special aunt, Donna Davis; and a special cousin, Gabe Saunders.
The funeral service for Josh will be held at 1 p.m. on Saturday, January 30, 2021 at Willis Funeral Home with Pastor Alfred Holley officiating. Friends may call prior to the service from 11 a.m.- 1 p.m. at the funeral home. Those in attendance are asked to follow the CDC guidelines of social distancing and are required to follow the Ohio mandate of wearing face masks.
Please visit www.willisfuneralhome.com to send e-mail condolences.
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