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JOHN W. SAUNDERS, JR. DDS.
Dr. John W. Saunders age 83 of Washington, DC. die April 19, 2017 at home with his family. Loving and devoted husband of wife, Dorothea Saunders; beloved father of Vickey Saunder, Charles Saunders, Kim Lawson, Terri Saunders and the late Keith Saunders. He is also survived by his sister, Joan Smith; three grandchildren, Camron Lawson, Austin Lawson and Blair Lawson; other relatives and friends. Dr. Saunders will lie in state at Peoples Community Baptist Church, 31 Norwood Rd., Silver Spring, MD. 20905 on Friday, May 5, 2017 from 10 a.m. until funeral service 11 a.m. Interment Gate of Heaven Cemetery. Services by Stewart.
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Charmayne Allen
January 14, 2019
My condolences to the family.Dr.Saunders was my dentist when I was a little girl.May he sleep in eternal peace!!
Thomas Smith
May 5, 2017
May the God for all Comfort, comfort the Saunders, Lawson families and friends. "Pop Saund" was a mentor to many of the late Keith Saunders friends, which I am one. They both are truly missed.
Brittani Riddle
May 2, 2017
Prayers and condolences to the Saunders family and friends. May God bring comfort and peace at this time.
Joe Gorham
May 2, 2017
Well, I can finally let Pop know, I sat in his personal chair when he wasn't home. Terri was always very adamant about not sitting in the big chair! Love you Pop!
Stewart Funeral Home
May 1, 2017
The Staff of Stewart Funeral Home extend our deepest condolences to you and your family on the passing of your loved one. Please accept our heartfelt sympathy for your loss. May our thoughts and prayers provide comfort for your family during this difficult time.
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