Lowen Cline Saunders

Lowen Cline Saunders, 84, of Crown City, Ohio passed away peacefully at his home on April 14, 2021. He was born on July 24, 1936 in Lawrence County, Ohio, son of the late Lowen and Garnet Clary Sanders. Lowen was a U.S. Navy Veteran; he served aboard the USS McCard from 1955-1959 and served an additional four years in the reserves. Lowen dedicated a life-time to a profession he loved, bricklaying. He was a member of the International Union of Bricklayers & Allied Craftworkers, Local 55. Lowen loved the outdoors, gardening, listening to live music, watching the Cleveland Browns, and spending time with those closest to him. He had many friends and was loved by all who met him. He was the most hard-working, honest, caring husband, father, and grandfather anyone could ask for; and he will be deeply missed. He is survived by a daughter, Renee (Keith) Bartimus of Crown City; two sons, Brad (Shannon) Saunders of Gallipolis and Alex (Michelle) Saunders of Poca, West Virginia; son-in-law, Brian Wamsley of Westerville, Ohio; grandchildren, Samantha (Shaun) Parlegreco, Olivia Wamsley (Tyler Schmidt), Levi (Kai) Bartimus, Sidney (Carly) Saunders, Mason Wamsley (Taylor Rush), Miranda Saunders (Josiah Cox), and Audrey Saunders; great grandchildren, Scarlett Parlegreco, Shea Parlegreco, Kinsley Saunders, and LC Bartimus; one brother, Dale (Hilda) Sanders of Gallipolis; one sister, Avanell Taylor of New Hampshire; sisters-in-law, Luella Sanders of Gallipolis, Lenore Saunders of Cranberry Township, PA, and Linda Saunders of Cincinnati, Ohio. He is also survived by a host of family and friends, including a special friend, Sharon Jeffers. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his loving wife of nearly fifty years, Audrey Angel Saunders; his daughter, Angela Saunders Wamsley; and brothers, Harry Saunders, Ona Ray Sanders, and James Clarence Sanders. A graveside service will be held at 12:30 p.m. on Monday, April 19, 2021 at Sanders #2 Cemetery in Lawrence County, Ohio off State Route 790. Friends may call on Sunday, April 18, 2021 at Willis Funeral Home from 1:00 p.m.-3:00 p.m. Military rites will be given at the graveside by the Gallia County Funeral Detail. Those in attendance are asked to follow the CDC guideline of social distancing and the Ohio mandate of wearing face masks. In lieu of flowers, please consider a donation to the Alzheimer Association at www.alz.org Please visit www.willisfuneralhome.com to send e-mail condolences.