Albert L. Saunders

Albert L. Saunders, 86, of Gallipolis, Ohio passed away on Monday, October 24, 2022 at his home, surrounded by his family.  Albert was born on October 20, 1936 in Gallipolis, Ohio, son of the late Omar M. and Eugenia Wright Saunders.  He was a heavy equipment operator.  Albert was married to Corena Cromlish Saunders for 68 years, and she survives him in Gallipolis.

Albert is also survived by two sons, Michael Saunders of Gallipolis and Rick (Shirley) Saunders of Gallipolis; one daughter, Jodie Saunders of Gallipolis; five grandchildren, Stacy Saunders, Alicia Saunders, Lauren Cooper, Michael Todd Grover, and Jason Bush; eight great grandchildren, Bailey Walter, Wade Walter II, Jaxson Cooper, Cash Wooldridge, Gauge Michael Grover, Emma Bush, Peyton Bush, and Wyatt Bush; one sister, Ethel Saunders of Gallipolis; and considered as a sister, Janice Sweesy of Gallipolis.  Albert was preceded in death by two brothers, Garland and Herman Saunders and by five sisters, Beulah Stone, Grace Funk, Marie Slagle, Louise Saunders, and Fern Henry.

In accordance with family wishes, private services were held with burial in Centenary Cemetery.

Pallbearers were Rick Saunders, Michael Grover, Wade Walter II, Dave Owens, Jack Williams, and Jason Bush.