Robert
L. Saunders, 80, of Lewisburg passed away Sunday, December
30, 2012 at Greenbrier Valley Medical Center in Ronceverte
after a short illness.
Born May 5, 1932 at Covington, VA, he was the son of the
late Daisy Saunders.
Bob graduated from Alderson High School in 1950 and served
in Korea in the US Army. He retired from the Federal Bureau
of Prisons in Alderson. He was an active member of Lewisburg
Baptist Church where he and Janet had the Jolly Seniors for
over 18 years. He was also a member of the Senior Circle at
Greenbrier Valley Medical Center, where he served as
President of the Board.
He is survived by his wife, Janet
Saunders and step-son, Bobby Cohernour.
Funeral services will be 1:30 PM Thursday, January 3, 2013 at
Lewisburg Baptist Church with Pastor Jonathan Comer officiating.
Burial will follow in Rosewood Cemetery at Lewisburg.
Visitation will be from 12:00 to 1:30 PM Thursday, Jan. 3 at
Lewisburg Baptist Church.
Donations of sympathy may be made to Lewisburg Baptist Church
Building Fund, 113 Montvue Drive, Lewisburg, WV 24901.
