John Calvin Saunders, 81, of Hayes, passed peacefully on November 10, 2024, after a long illness.
Calvin was a retired electrician and member of IBEW with 56 years of service to local 1340. If you knew Calvin, you knew he enjoyed driving fast and restoring old muscle cars.
He is survived by his daughter and caregiver, Robin Drew and her husband, Carlton; his son, John Thomas Saunders and his wife, Jennifer; his daughter, Beth Scott and her husband, Bob; five grandsons; one granddaughter; and one great-grandson. He is also survived by his sister-in-law, Susan C. Yeatts and her husband, Andrew; his brother-in-law, Clyde Allen Cottrill and his wife, Fredericka; and special caregiver, Arica Saunders. Also, thank you to Ralph and Carlena Pacheco, Lante Tucker, Donnie Smith, Jennifer Turnage, Ashley Middlebrook, Jessica O’Rork, and all other aides for their assistance.
The funeral service at Peninsula Funeral Home will be held Saturday at 2 p.m.
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Rest in peace Calvin
I’m so very sorry for your loss Robin. U were such a great daughter!! I pray you find comfort in the arms of your wonderful husband It’s been a long road for u both
I’m so very sorry for your loss Robin. U were such a great daughter!! I pray you find comfort in the arms of your wonderful husband It’s been a long road for u both
Nobody, to this day ,that I know ,is as strong and as loving as you were to their dad for these past 4years. Stay strong. Love Ellie
I’m so sorry for you loss. Praying for peace and comfort to you all during this time.
My sincere condolences