Mr. Wilfred Saunders

Obituary Wilfred Saunders was born July 18, 1936 in Baltimore, Maryland to Chamberlain Saunders and Carrie Glover. He grew up in the community of Turner Station, Maryland. He began his walk with the Lord at New Shiloh Baptist Church, Turner Station at a very young age. Wilfred attended Fleming Elementary School and graduated from Sollers Point High School in 1954. He was an athlete and played basketball, football, baseball and ran track. Wilfred pitched for a semi-pro team. His picture is in the Reginald F. Lewis Museum in Baltimore, Maryland. In June of 1954 Wilfred joined the Air Force. He was honorably discharged in July of 1975 after 21 years. Wilfred met the love of his life Beverly Jordan in July 1958. They married at SPRUCE United Methodist Church in Kansas City, Missouri on October 9, 1960. Together through this union they had four children, Stephen, Edward, Stephanie, and Timothy. In 1979 Wilfred was employed by the State of Missouri, as an Executive II in the Division of General Service for 20 years until he retired. Wilfred was a member of Eureka Lodge 170 and was also a member of American Legion Wayne Minor Post 149 in Kansas City, MO. He also received his Associates Degree in Management from Longview Community College. In 1999 Wilfred ran for City Council for the 5th District. Wilfred was a loving husband, father, grandfather and brother. He had a commitment to serving his community and was a part of numerous organizations, programs, and clubs. He enjoyed his time coaching RBI baseball, and South Suburban basketball and football, which he did for many years. He also liked going to church and singing in the choir. In his free time, he would often talk on the phone with family and friends or talk about sports. He loved spending time at the American Legions or at the Eureka Lodge. But most of all he loved spending time with his wife Beverly. Wilfred was proceeded in death by both of his parents Chamberlain and Carrie, his wife of 60 years Beverly Saunders, son Steven Saunders, daughter Stephanie Saunders, brother Edward Saunders and sister Barbara Ann. Eight in-laws Gladys Watkins, Sandra Thurston, Ella Mae Jordan, Laura Bolder, Herbert Jordan Jr., William Jordan, Thomas Jordan, and Eugene Jordan. Wilfred leaves to cherish his memory his two sons Edward Saunders (Audrey) and Timothy Saunders, his three sisters Maxine Howard, Vera Taylor, and Selma Saunders. His 2 bother in-laws Maurice Thurston and Richard Jordan (Celia), and one sister-in-law Bettye Jordan. Six grandkids Brandon Moore, Brooke Saunders, Candace Harvey (Jerrell), Bryce Jackson, Bryan Jackson, and David Saunders. Six great grandchildren, Braylen Jackson, Kaleb Brooks, Serenity Jackson, Soroyalty Jackson, and Bryce Jackson Jr. And a host of other relatives and friends inspired by his caring and love. His journey with Christ will be honored. “Well done thou good and faithful servant”. Funeral Service will be Friday, February 25, 2022, 11:00am at the Watkins Heritage Chapel. Masonic Service will be held from 10am-11am at the chapel. Visitation will be from 9am-10am at the chapel. Interment Forest Hill Cemetery. Service conducted by Lawrence A. Jones & Sons Funeral Chapel. Condolences may be shared on our website. To send flowers to the family or plant a tree in memory of Mr. Wilfred Saunders, please visit our floral store. Read More

Mr. Wilfred Saunders

July 18, 1936 - February 17, 2022