John Franklin Saunders, 77, of 1290 Chumney Loop, entered into eternal rest with his Savior, Jesus Christ Sunday evening, February 5, 2012, at peace in his home after enduring a long battle with Alzheimer's Disease. A funeral service will be held at 2 PM on Wednesday, February 8, at Draper Christian Church. Burial will follow in Danview Cemetery. A native of Rockingham County, Mr. Saunders was born February 23, 1934, son of the late John Early and Bettie Bowers Saunders. Surviving are his wife, Mildred Neal Saunders of Eden; daughters, Brenda Chilton and Janet Gardner and husband, William, of Eden; son, John Rogers Saunders of Wilmington; four grandchildren, Ian Williams and wife, Samantha, Janland Roberts, Katie Chilton and Kevin Chilton; five great-grandchildren, Lyndzey Minter, LeiAnnah Minter, Saijel Williams, Sydnie Williams, and John "Landon" Roberts; sisters, Ruth Rumbley, Betsy Wray and husband, J.C. and Mamie Hairfield; brother, Bobby Saunders and wife, Neva; and many beloved nieces, nephews and cousins. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his great-granddaughter, Layla Williams; and sister, Marcelle Light.
The family will receive friends Tuesday evening, 7 - 9 PM at Fair Funeral Home and other times at 1290 Chumney Loop Road in Eden.
If memorial contributions are made, the family respectfully requests they be made to Draper Christian Church, 1116 Fieldcrest Road, Eden, NC 27288.
Online condolences may be offered to the family at www.fairfuneralhome.com
Janet and family, I am so very sorry for your loss. Frank was a wonderful man and will be missed by many. May the beautiful memories that you all have help you through this difficult time. I will keep you in my thought and prayers.
Tammy Hale
Mildred, Brenda, Janet, Roger & family. My deepest condolences go out to all of you at the loss of Frank. Frank was a special person and someone I always enjoyed seeing at church. His kind smile and handshake are something I will greatly miss. I will also miss the sweet way he always had a piece of candy in his hand for me when he shook my hand. What a comfort it is to know that he is now in a much better place, he's not confused anymore and he knows the pleasure of being in the very presence of our Lord. May the Lord give you comfort at this time of grief. If there is anything I can do for any of you please don't hesitate to call on me.
Scott Hall
Bobby and Family, We are so sorry to hear about Frank Our thoughts and prayers are with the family Kathy and Marie Overby
Kathy Overby
TO Frank's Family, Sorry to hear of Frank's passing, he was a good man and fun to be around. I have a lot of good memories of Frank and my Uncle Frank Underwood that I will remember forever. may the Lord be with all of you during this time.
Tommy Underwood
sorry for your loss of frank. we will miss him riding up chumney loop on his golf cart. you are in our prayers jason ,ginger, and girls
jason walker and family
Dear Mildred,Brenda, Janet, Roger and family, I am sorry to hear about Frank. I know that each of you have your special memories of him that you will treasure. I will pray for you all during this sad time. I know that God will comfort you as only he can. God bless each of you. Love, Cheryl
Cheryl Smith Mann
Thinking of you all and remembering you in my prayers~ May your sweet memories always be with you~
Jan Griggs
I am truly sorry to hear of your loss. I didn't know of it until now. Our family will keep you in our prayers. Jeanne Penn Rosenell Wray Billy French Susan Buckner Tara Penn Minter Nikki Penn
Jeanne Penn
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Born: Friday Feb 23, 1934
