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Obituary for Lester (Doc) N. Saunders Sr. Lester (Doc) N. Saunders Sr.
Glasgow Resident Retired From Lee's Carpets After 45 Years

Lester (Doc) N. Saunders Sr., 100, of Glasgow, Virginia, departed this life on February 19, 2022.

He was born in Lynchburg July 11, 1921, the son of the late N. Witcher Saunders and Nettie May Wright Saunders.

He was preceded in death by his wife of 66 years, Louise "Diddly" Powell Saunders; brother, Willie (Bill) Saunders; sisters, Isabel Patterson, Frances Hunt and Rachel Painter; daughter-in-law, Phyllis Jeanne Saunders; and friend and companion, Helen G. Cash.

He is survived by sister, Shirley Flint of Buena Vista; son, Lester "Jitterbug" N. Saunders (Pat) of Moneta; granddaughter, Teri Sauer (Eric) of Kernersville, N.C.; grandson, Steve Saunders of Sandy Springs, Ga.; great-grandchildren, Emily and Evan Sauer; and many special nieces, nephews and friends, especially Shirley Hill.

"Doc" retired from Lee's Carpet, later of Burlington Industries, after over 45 years of service as a supervisor in the weaving department.

He was a charter life member of Glasgow Moose Lodge #690, life member of Legion of Moose and Life Member Fellowship Degree.

With a life well-lived and a friend to all, he will be sorely missed.

A celebration of life will be announced at a later date.

Arrangements are by Harrison Funeral Home & Crematory.