Albert SAUNDERS, Jr.

SAUNDERS, Albert, Jr. - age 79, of Durand, died Wednesday, February 17, 2010 at McLaren Regional Medical Center. Services will be held 1 PM Sunday, February 28, 2010 at the Durand Eagles Club, 5240 S. New Lothrop Rd., Durand. A graveside service will be held at a later date at Greenwood Cemetery in Vernon. Those desiring may make memorial contributions to the Humane Society of Shiawassee County. Mr. Saunders was born July 17, 1930 in North Carolina. He was a veteran of the U.S. Navy serving for four years and retired from General Motors in 1993. Mr. Saunders enjoyed gardening, hunting, fishing, cars and motorcycles. He was a simple man. Surviving are: four grandchildren, Tracy Davis and fianc, Ken Hollers, Jason Saunders, Nathan Saunders, all of Owosso, Alissa Smith of Rochester Hills; four great-grandchildren, Alexis, Riley, Todd and Amber; fiance, Geraldine Johnson and her son, Ronald Johnson; daughter-in-law, Debra Sipka; sister-in-law, Louise Owens, nephew, Larry Owens; Bob Dedic; dogs, Foxy Lady and Pepper. He was preceded in death by his wife, Hazel Juanita (Dunn) Saunders; three children, Bobbie Gene Saunders, Cynthia Diane Finley and Ronnie Albert Saunders. Arrangements handled by Sharp Funeral Homes, Miller Road Chapel, 8138 Miller Rd., Swartz Creek. Friends may share an online tribute on the obituaries page of www.sharpfuneralhome.com.

Funeral Service

Sunday, February 28, 2010 1:00 PM
Durand Eagles Club
5240 S. New Lothrop Rd. Durand , United States