He worked as a store manager at Publix Supermarkets before retiring to enjoy his favorite hobbies: fishing, landscaping, and being in nature. His children have many fond memories being outside and learning about wildlife. He was devoted to his favorite interests: family, faith, and mission trips.He attended Destiny Christian Church.
Gene was preceded in death by his parents: Jesse Paul and Estelle Saunders; and sister, Sharon Tatum.
He is survived by his loving wife of 63 years, Carolyn Saunders; children: Saundra Swink (Jim), Sheryl Okken (Bill), Cindy Flickinger (Dan); brother, Jerry Saunders (Andrea); 7 grandchildren: David, Jonathan, Nick, Nicole, Nathan, Chelsea, and Brittany; and 3 great-grandchildren:Abby, Evan, and Caden.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions can be made to Jimmy Swaggert Ministries.
A funeral service will be held Saturday, May 14, 2016 at 1PM at Wylie-Baxley Funeral Home in Merritt Island, FL.
Burial will be a private family service at Florida Memorial Gardens.
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