Richard Lee Saunders, 79, of Orange, passed away Saturday, June 22, 2013, at Oaks Groves Nursing Home in Groves, Texas.
Funeral service will be 10am, Wednesday, June 26, 2013, at Claybar Funeral Home in Orange. Burial will follow at Hillcrest Memorial Gardens near Bridge City. Visitation will from 5pm to 7pm, Tuesday at the funeral home.
Born in New Boston, Illinois, on August 13, 1933, Richard was the son of Paul Saunders and Clara Bourguess Saunders.
He was preceded in death by his parents and is survived by his wife, Barbara Saunders; sons, Stephen Saunders, Kevin Saunders; grandchildren, Jonathan Saunders, Leslie Miller, Kristen Quigley; great-grandchildren, Christian Saunders, Karley Saunders, Charlie Miller; and brother, Paul Jerry Saunders.
Condolences
Greg Berwick
June 27, 2013
I am deeply saddened to learn of Dick's passing. Dick was my supervisor at Ameripol Synpol between 1990 and 1997, and one of the most honorable men I have had the good fortune to know. He had a warm smile and a youthful, infectious laugh. Dick was devoted to God and to his wife, Barbara. I remember him saying (countless times) upon leaving work, with a smile on his face and a spring in his step, "Time to go home to my Lovely Bride!" That is my fondest memory of Dick! I hope that he is hunting quail in Heaven! Greg Berwick
Wade Richards
June 26, 2013
I worked with Dick in the 80's at Ameripol Synpol. He and I (along with Lou Levi) made several business trips together. Dick and I also travelled to Mexico together on a missions trip. Dick, Lou and I routinely went to Mazzio's for lunch on Fridays. When I left Ameripol Synpol in 1990 to go to work at Quantum (Port Arthur), Dick called me after a couple of weeks to see how I was doing. I remember a good man, good co-worker and good friend. Excellent memories! May the Blessings of Heaven rest upon Dick's family! Shalom, Wade (& Sandra) Richards