ST. TAMMANY PARISH, LA. 

Obituary for: SAUNDERS, BILLY JOE "BILL" 

Submitted by: Louis Lavedan. 

Source: St. Tammany News (Covington, LA)

Published Friday, February 11, 2011

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SAUNDERS

Billy Joe "Bill" Saunders went in to God's loving care on Feb. 8, 2011, at the 
age of 85. 

He was born July 17, 1925 in Murray, Ky. 

Bill was the beloved husband to Charlene Orr Saunders for 58 years and father of 
Cindy Saunders Kemp (wife of Franklin) of Slidell, Shan Saunders (wife Garland) 
of Savannah, Ga., Chris Saunders (wife Elizabeth) of Atlanta, Ga., and Russell 
Saunders (wife Kathy) of Aiken, S.C. Bill was also the grandfather of Courtney 
Kemp, Christopher Saunders, David Saunders, Kelsey Kemp, Jameson Saunders, Bryce 
Saunders, and Kathryn Saunders. 

Bill was a long time resident of Savannah, Ga., and most recently of Slidel. He 
was a U.S. Air Force veteran and served his country during World War II. 

Bill touched many young lives as a successful educator and coach for over 37 
years. Bill began his career at McCallie in Chattanooga, Tenn., then at St. 
John's in Houston, Texas, and retired after 31 years at Savannah Country Day 
School in Savannah. 

He was a charter member of Windsor Forest Baptist Church in Savannah, and an 
active member of Grace Memorial Baptist Church in Slidell.

Relatives and friends are invited to attend the visitation from 9:30 - 11 a.m. 
today at Grace Memorial Baptist Church, 58516 Pearl Acers Road, Slidell. 

A celebration service will follow at 11 a.m. 
Interment will be held in the hometown of Billy Joe in Murray, Ky. 

Remembrances are requested to be sent to the BJ and Charlene Saunders 
Scholarship Fund at Savannah Country Day School located at 824 Stillwood Drive 
Savannah, GA 31419 or to the American Heart Association.

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