Mr. William Ray Saunders, 86, of Radcliff, died Sunday, September 1, 2024 at Signature Health of Radcliff.
He was a member of First Baptist Church where he served on the Usher Board. He was a member of HubCity Masonic Lodge and a retired U.S. Army First Sergeant having served his country for 25 years.
He was preceeded in death by his parents, Etruela and Preston Sanders; five brothers, Preston Sanders, Bobby Saunders, James Saunders, Ernest Saunders and Geroge Saunders; two sisters, Isabell Anderson and Barbara Jean Sanders.
He is survived by his wife, Reola Saunders; two daughters, Tracy( Jordan)Fitzpatrick and Denise Saunders(Ken Henderson); two grandchildren, Ondia Butler and Phillip Fitzpatrick; two great grandchildren, Aneesa Tebo and Preston Tebo; two sisters, Ella McKinney and Drucilla Ingram; a host of other relatives and friends.
The funeral is at 1:00 p.m. Saturday, September 7, 2024 at First Baptist Church of Elizabethtown with the Rev. Roderick Jones officiating. Burial will follow at 2:30 p.m. Monday, September 9, 2024 at KY Veterans Cemetery Central in Radcliff.
Visitation after 11:00 a.m. Saturday at the church.
Percell & Sons Funeral Home is assisting the family with the arrangements.
Jill Lyman sent Heartfelt Memories for William Ray Saunders - September 04, 2024
In loving memory of William Saunders
Phillip Fitzpatrick & Jillian Lyman
Anne E Tebo sent Faithful Friend Standing Spray for William Ray Saunders - September 04, 2024
Dear Ondia, Our deepest sympathies to you and your family during this difficult time. Tebo Family with love.
Charlie Parker sent The Peace Lily for William Ray Saunders - September 03, 2024
To the Saunders's Family, As you know your father touched many people lives on journey, he will be greatly missed by all who loved him. Our deepest sympathy to you in your difficult time. Ray & Pat,
Jeffrey P. Beck sent Sweet Moments for William Ray Saunders - September 03, 2024
Denise and family, The School of Humanities sends our sympathy and love on the passing of your father. Sincerely, Dr. Jeff Beck, Carrie Bonanno, Amber Reichwein, David Spiegel
Ocean Breeze Spray was sent for William Ray Saunders - September 03, 2024
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Praying for the God of ALL COMFORT to keep you as only he can during this time and always! "Precious in the sight of GOD is the death of his saints."
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