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Terry Saunders Obituary
Saunders
1953 - 2011
Terry Martin Saunders, 58, of Pensacola, died Friday, November 25, 2011.
Mr. Saunders was born in Portsmouth, VA during the time his father served in the US Navy, later living in Southern Alabama and then moving to Pensacola in 1958. He was a graduate of Escambia High School and attended Pensacola Junior College. He was past employed in Mississippi and Alabama as a welder at various ship yards building our nation's warships. He was employed at the Pensacola News Journal for three years and then began a small business doing lawn care and maintenance. He enjoyed outdoor projects, gardening and woodworking. He loved helping neighbors and did volunteer work at the church and was a member of Myrtle Grove Baptist Church.
Mr. Saunders was preceded in death by his father, Martin Saunders; his dog Tom; his grandparents and other relatives in Alabama.
Survivors include his mother, Alice, Pensacola; one brother, Kenneth (Janet), Pensacola; two sisters, Sharon Webb (Gary), O'Brien, FL, Diane Hodges (Bill), Pigeon Creek, AL; his loving cat, Smokie and other relatives.
A memorial service will be held Thursday, December 1, 2011 at 10:30 a.m. at Myrtle Grove Baptist Church with Reverend Ron Lentine and Dr. Al Butler presiding.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Myrtle Grove Baptist Church in memory of Terry Martin Saunders.
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joan chapman bullock
April 1, 2012
Terry was a friend of mine in high school. He even ate Thanksgiving with my family our senior year! He was a gentle soul and I pray he went peacefully. Too young to say goodbye!
Erlinda Barton
December 2, 2011
Just heard about his death today, it is shocked to me. We went to the same church, MGBC. R.I.P. Terry, we will see you again in heaven.
God bless and love you.
Friend and sister in Christ
Ellen.
Sam Snow
December 1, 2011
I worked with Terry at the Pensacola News Journal. He was a caring and compassionate man. He will be greatly missed. My deepest condolences to his family.
Bonnie (bonbon) Warrington
December 1, 2011
Sharon and Family. My prayers are with you at the difficult times. Know that he is with the lord.
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Craig Godwin (reunion committee member)
November 30, 2011
On behalf of all your Escambia High School fellow classmates, we are saddened. Our support and prayers for Terry's family. We will remember and honor Terry at all our future reunions and he has been added to our memorial page on Facebook, "Gone Too Soon, Rebels Remembered".
November 30, 2011
Saunders Family, My deepest sympathy to you all. May you find strength from His Word, peace from His presence and healing through His love. Patty Henschel
Betty Spann
November 30, 2011
Alice, Sharon, Diane and Kenneth, Our thoughts and prayers are with you . May the Lord bless and comfort you at this time. God will take care of you.
Love, Jerry and Betty
Troy, AL
Nancy Brown
November 30, 2011
Kenny and Janet, I am so sorry for your loss. Know that you and your family are in our thoughts and prayers.
Stan and Nancy Brown
Roseann Fornito
November 30, 2011
My deepest sympathy to Sharon and her family. My thoughts and prayers are with all of you. Roseann Fornito
Judy Welch
November 30, 2011
Alice, Kenneth, Diane and Sharon, I'm praying for each of you at the loss of Terry. I will miss him, as will the neighborhood of Sherwood. He was a great friend and neighbor, giving of himself always. May the peace of God that surpasses all understanding guard your hearts and minds.
Russ & Coral Justice
November 30, 2011
To Mrs Saunders & Family: We are so sorry to hear of your loss. We consider ourselves truly blessed to have known Terry. He was a very hard worker, always willing to help in any situation. He truly loved his Lord, which was more than evident in his willingness to serve and help those in need. He will be greatly missed, but we know that he is now at peace and rests safely in the arms of our Lord and Saviour Jesus Christ.
MaryAnn Dumond
November 30, 2011
Sharon and family, I'm thinking of all of you at this sad time and send my prayers and heartfelt condolences to you on your loss of Terry. Sharon, please know that all your GH Pals are sending our love your way.
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