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Richard Saunders Obituary

Richard David Saunders A memorial service for Richard Saunders, 57, of Tallahassee, will be held on Sunday, March 21st at 2:00 p.m. EDT at Christian Campus Fellowship, 524 W. College Avenue, in Tallahassee. Mr. Saunders, who passed away on Wednesday, March 3, 2010, was born in Auburn, AL on April 10, 1952. He graduated from Auburn HS and Auburn University, attended graduate school at Florida State University and held a Master of Science degree from Southern Mississippi University. Mr. Saunders was a dedicated teacher and taught physics and chemistry at Maclay School for 23 years. His students as well as his colleagues remember him as one who was always eager to help and to bring clarity out of confusion in approaching science. He was a true friend to all and a great fan of Maclay sports teams over the years. During his time at Maclay he coached track at one time, sponsored the pep club, and co-sponsored both a service club and the Brain Bowl team. His love of nature and of the created world in general was contagious to those around him. He was preceded in death by his parents Charles Richard and Drusilla Mullane Saunders. Mr. Saunders is survived by his brothers, C. Phillip Saunders and John (Paula) Saunders, both of Birmingham, AL, James (Linda) Saunders of Auburn, AL, Thomas (Catharine) Saunders of Montgomery, AL; nephews and nieces, Charles and Gregory Saunders of Auburn, AL, Molly, Steven and Joseph Saunders of Birmingham, AL, and Anne Saunders of Montgomery AL. In addition, he leaves behind many wonderful friends. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Christian Campus Fellowship, 524 West College Avenue, Tallahassee, FL 32301.

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Published by Tallahassee Democrat on Mar. 15, 2010.

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Amy G. Rodgers

March 17, 2010

Mr. Saunders was my Chemistry teacher, and despite my lack of enthusiasm he tried very hard to get me to learn. Even with the difficult years he had faced, this is a sad loss to those who knew him. Amy Garvin Rodgers

Ray Havron

March 16, 2010

I grew up in Auburn and was in the same grades with Dick and his twin brother Phil all the way through public school and during our time at Auburn University. I've never known a greater family than the Saunders and I pray for them in this time of loss. Dick was a great person and he will be missed.

Brooke Ferrell

March 16, 2010

Mr. Saunders was my chemistry and physics teacher and I always looked forward to his classes. He was such a good teacher and very intelligent. I am sad to hear of his passing and my thoughts and prayers go out to his family.

Sarah Ball Miller

March 16, 2010

My thoughts and prayers go out to Mr. Saunders' family and friends. I was a student of his at Maclay, and he always struck me as a person who tried hard to help his students learn and who wanted to foster school spirit- in my opinion, two great attributes for a teacher. I hope he passed away knowing that helped many students to grow in their knowledge and caring for others.

John Ratowski

March 15, 2010

Even though Mr. Saunders won't be remembered for his teaching ability, he was an excellent high school teacher. As a chemistry and physics teacher he faced the daunting task of having to teach teenagers two of the most boring and hated subjects in high school. He wasn't a comedian teaching high school like Mr. Burleigh, but his classes were effective and informative. As a freshman at Georgia Tech I had to compete with the graduates of science magnet schools and prep schools from across the nation. I finished first out of two hundred students in one of my general Chemistry courses and I attribute that achievement to the science foundation that I received from Mr. Saunders at Maclay.

John Roland

March 15, 2010

I was a student of Mr. Saunders at Maclay for 4 years. I am very sad to hear of his passing. Even in the midst of a very difficult time for him the last few years, I have been so proud how the teachers of Maclay have stood by their dear friend. To me, that speaks volumes about him and how respected he was by his peers. May God richly bless his family and friends.

Dianne Johnston

March 15, 2010

My prayers are with Richard's family and closest friends. Richard was always a good friend to me and we loved to talk about Auburn football and Auburn life. I will pray for his eternal soul, Dianne

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