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Submitted: 8/23/19 • Approved: 8/24/19 • Last Updated: 8/27/19 • R1276049-G0-S3
MASTER SERGEANT US Army
World War II
Korea
Vietnam
June 6, 1928 - December 4, 2017
Bronze Star Medal
Air Medal
William C. Saunders, 89, went to be with the Lord while at home on December 4, 2017. He was born in Norman Arkansas, to Alford and Nell Jetter Saunders on June 6, 1928. He was preceded in death by his grandparents Olivia and Burt Jeter, Parents William and Nell, and three grandchildren.
He is survived by his wife Etta M. Saunders of Conway, Ar. Daughters Sandra Collins of Conway, Ar. Terri Millsap of Dyer Ar. Sons Robert Saunders of St. Paul, Ar., Curtis Nickel of San Antonio, Tx and Dennis Nickel of Uvalde, Tx, 7 Grand Children and 6 Great Grand Children.
MSG Saunders was a 30 year veteran of the U.S. Army, where he served in Germany at the end of WWII, during the Korean conflict, and completed 2 tours in Vietnam. While home, he proudly served as a sergeant in ROTC at The University of Houston, The State College of Arkansas (UCA) and Nickel State University in Louisiana.
He was a life member of the National Rifle Association, DAV Chapter 10 and VFW post 2259. He was also a member of the Faulkner-County Armature Radio Club.
We would like to thank Dr. MaryJo Shaver and Dr. Brad Tilley for there support and comfort near the end of his life and Davita & Kindred Hospice for their support.
There will be a visitation on Friday, December 8th from 6:00pm to 8:00pm and a grave side service on Saturday, December 9th at 10 am.
Contributed on 8/23/19 by hawkinsdonna48
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