Jimmie Ray Saunders
November 6, 1935 - March 16, 2018
On Friday, March 16, 2018, Jimmie Ray Saunders, age 82 of Ross Township; born in Jenks, OK, son of the late Cleo Saunders and Maxine Most; beloved husband of Bernice (Thieret) Saunders; father of James B. (Barb Fonzi) Saunders, Darrell C. Saunders, Daniel C. (Karen) Saunders, Christopher W. Saunders, Felicia Anne Saunders and Susan (Darren) Meyers; brother of the late Merna Kennedy; also survived by 14 grandchildren, 8 great- grandchildren and by his beloved dog, Coco. Jimmie retired in 1996 from the Operating Engineers Local # 66, where he was a proud member for 65 years. He enjoyed Nascar racing and traveled many years to Florida to watch the Daytona 500. Friends received Monday from 2-4 and 6-8pm at the Lawrence T. Miller Funeral Home, Inc., 460 Lincoln Avenue, Bellevue. Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated Tuesday at 10 am in the Church of the Assumption, Bellevue. In lieu of flowers, memorials suggested to the American Lung or Heart Association.
On Friday, March 16, 2018, Jimmie Ray Saunders, age 82 of Ross Township; born in Jenks, OK, son of the late Cleo Saunders and Maxine Most; beloved husband of Bernice (Thieret) Saunders; father of James B. (Barb Fonzi) Saunders, Darrell C. Saunders,... View Obituary & Service Information