William Edward Saunders
(June 12, 1928 - July 25, 2013)

William Edward "Bill" Saunders, 85, of Huntington, died Thursday, Thursday, July 25, 2013 in Huntington Health and Rehab. Mr. Saunders and his two brothers were the founders of the Huntington Hose and Hydraulic Company since 1957. Bill was born June 12, 1928 in Logan County, WV, a son of the late Glen Leo and Willie Keyser Saunders. In addition to his parents, his is preceded in death by his wife, Evelyn; two brothers, Jack and H.L. Saunders and a step-daughter, Sharon Turner Neff. He was a veteran of the United States Army and was a member of the Huntington Lodge 53 AF & AM; Huntington Chapter #6 RAM Royal Arch Masons; Huntington Commandery #9 Knights Templar; American Legion Post 16 and the Huntington Lodge 313 B.P.O.E. He is survived by his daughter, Kelly King of Columbus, OH; a step-son, Reid Turner of AZ and two special friends, Karen and Kimberlea. A special "Thank You" is expressed to the staff of the Huntington Health and Rehab. Funeral services will be held 2 p.m. Monday, July 29, 2013, by the Rev. Mark Conner at Klingel Carpenter Mortuary. Visitation will be one hour prior to the service. Burial will follow in Spring Hill Cemetery. It is suggested that memorial contributions be made to a charity of one's choice.