He was preceded in death by his parents, Thomas and Mary B. Saunders; four brothers, Herbert, Donald, Thomas “Tommy” and his twin brother, Clayton Saunders; and one sister, Ruth Cocke Nagy.
He is survived by his wife of 66 years, Virginia A. Saunders; son, Ronald Saunders; daughter, Susan Saunders Wood and her husband, Robin of Mechanicsville; three grandchildren, Kelsey Gray, Jessica Saunders and Cameron Wood; brother, O’Neil Saunders of Richmond; and many nieces and nephews.
He was a WW II veteran having served in the Pacific Theatre of the war. He was a member of St. John’s Catholic Church since 1963, where he volunteered for many activities and fundraisers.
The family will receive friends Wednesday, February 15, from 4 to 8 p.m. at Nelsen Funeral Home, 4650 S. Laburnum Ave., Richmond, VA 23231.
A funeral service will be held Thursday, February 16, at 10 a.m. at St. John’s Catholic Church, 813 W. Nine Mile Rd., Highland Springs, VA 23075.
Interment with military honors will follow at Washington Memorial Park.
Online condolences may be made at www.nelsenrichmond.com.
