Heaven’s Choir gained a new member who will sing loudly and proudly. Bob entered Heaven’s Gates on October 28, 2020 surrounded by family.
Born on May 25, 1941 to Robert Earnest Saunders, Sr and Zetta Pearl Siebrecht. He accepted Christ at the age of 10 while attending church with his Grandmother.
A 1959 graduate from Thomas Jefferson High School. He went on to receive his Associates Degree in Business from San Antonio Junior College in 1961.
Bob began working for Montgomery Wards in 1968 and met Yvonne Jeffcoat in 1969. They married in 1970. Father to 4 beautiful daughters and 1 Foster daughter. He was a very hard worker and good provider for his family.
Bob enjoyed listening to music of all kinds, but his favorite by far was “Southern Gospel and Quartets”. He enjoyed spending time with family and friends, and most definitely trying to pull pranks on everyone, going bowling with his grandson Christopher, playing games and working in our church VBS. He loved being around others and touched many lives over the years.
He is survived by his wife of 50 years, Yvonne Jeffcoat Saunders, and his sister Gay Schronk (Bob).
His daughters, Tracy Hall (David), Terri Herring, Leslie Reid (Larry), Bobbi Lea Cantwell (Steven), and Foster Daughter Kristy Stein.
God Blessed him with 18 grandchildren,
Mark, Michael, & Bruce Brown, Krystal & Katrina Schmidt,
Robert, Brandon, Jessica, Randy, & Victor Herring, Christopher & Katelyn Reid
Foster Grandchildren Amanda Boxenbaum & Eric Stein
Jason & Zach
15 Great Grandchildren: Daniel & Heather Schmidt, Kathryn Drane, Sierra, Bruce Jr., & Devon Brown, Brianna & Brandon Brown, Destiny, Michael II, Robyn, & Vincent Brown, Josephine & Marjorie Wilkinson, Timber Faith Herring and Foster Great Grandchildren Moshe & Akiva Boxenbaum
And 1 Great Great Granddaughter, Leilani Grace Duron
Numerous Family members and a Host of Friends.
He was preceded in death by his parents, grandparents, Son in laws Randy Herring Sr. & Eric Stein,Grandsons Bruce Lee Brown, Victor Herring and Granddaughter Katrina “Kat” Dawn Wilkinson.
Bob was a member of Crossroads Baptist Church since December 1993 where he sang in the Worship Choir since 1994. Formerly of Lovera Baptist church, where he served as Music Director for a number of years.
A heartfelt gratitude to his drs., Dr. Melissa Isbell, and Dr. Kurt Meissner, and Dr. Michael Keller and to the Good Shepherd Hospice group Chaplain Richard Sanchez, his nurse, Ally Ellis, and all the love and care and support shown to he and his family.
Pallbearers include David Hall, Larry Reid, Brandon Herring, Mark Brown, Michael Brown and Kevin Jeffcoat. Honorary Pallbearer Darryl Alford
The visitation will be at Sunset Northwest Funeral Home, 6321 Bandera Rd., San Antonio, Tx 78238 Friday from 5-8pm.
Services will be at Crossroads Baptist Church, 8300 Tezel Rd., San Antonio, Tx 78254 Saturday at 11 am.
Burial will be at Fairview Cemetery, 1696 FM 2505, Floresville, Tx 78114 following the service.
In Lieu of flowers, donations can be made in his memory to the American Cancer Society, St. Jude’s or to the building fund of Crossroads Baptist Church.
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