Robert E. Saunders

Robert E. Saunders, age 75 of Rison, died, Tuesday, September 18, 2012. He was born March 22, 1937, in Brownstown, Michigan, a son of the late Clarence Lee Saunders and Ester May Cox Saunders. Mr. Saunders served in the United States Marines. He retired from the Pine Bluff Arsenal and attended First Assembly of God Church in Pine Bluff. Mr. Saunders was also preceded in death by his wife, Margaret Price Saunders, son, Ronald Saunders; two grandchildren, Maria Saunders and Bryan Smith; sister-in-law, Sammie Price. Mr. Saunders is survived by two sons, Artis L. Saunders and Michael A. Saunders, both of Rison; one daughter, Linda J. Smith of Rison; two brothers, Richard Saunders and Danny Saunders, both of Michigan; one sister, Thelma Kjillstrant of Illinois; thirteen grandchildren, Ashley Messick, Brittany Reed, Joshua Saunders, Raymond J. Messick, Jessica Saunders, Joseph Smith, Jeffrey Smith, April Ann Temple, Samuel Saunders, Sylinda Furgason, Kelly Freeman, Ryan Saunders and Laura Saunders; fifteen great grandchildren, William Saunders, Bryson Smith, Addison Smith, Gary Temple, Gabriella Temple, Anthony Michael Temple, Kalyn Howard, Emily Beck, Genny Beck, Ian Beck, Nicole Saunders, Savannah Saunders, Reese Saunders, Landen Freeman and Kaemryn Freeman. Graveside services are 2:00 p.m., Saturday, September 22, 2012 at Pleasant Ridge Cemetery with Brother Don Breshears officiating. Arrangements are under the direction of Buie Funeral Home of Rison (870) 325-6216.