Stanley William Saunders, age 65 of Georgetown, TX, formerly of Athens died Tuesday, Aug. 28, 2018 at Windsor Nursing and Rehab Center of Duval, Austin, TX. Born Feb. 13, 1953 in Gallipolis, he was the son of Arlen E. & Anna M. Betz Saunders of West Chester formerly of Athens.

A 1971 graduate of Athens High School, he received an Associate's Degree of Applied Business from Hocking College in 1974 and a Bachelor's Degree of General Studies from Ohio University in 1977.

He retired from McDonald's of Athens where he had been a longtime employee.  He was a member of First United Methodist Church, Athens.

Stanley was an active member of the Masonic Lodge.  He was a member of Paramuthia Lodge 25 F&AM (Past Master), Athens Chapter 39 RAM (Past High Priest), Athens Council 15 R&SM (Past Illustrious Master), Athens Commandery 15 KT (Past Commander), and Ohio River Valley Council 104 AMD (Past Sovereign Master).  He was a Knight of the York Cross of Honour.  He was also a member of Athens Chapter 175 OES, Ohio Priory 18 KYCH, Donegal Council 94 KM, Ohio Valley 196 York Rite College, and Ancient Accepted Scottish Rite Valley of Cambridge.  He served as Past President of the 4 ^th Division Council for Templar Advancement, a Charter Member of Athens Commandery 15 KT Drill Team and was awarded the Grand Commandery of Ohio KT Meritorious Service Award.  He was a Senior DeMolay (Past Master Counselor) and served on the Athens DeMolay Chapter and Tri-Rivers DeMolay Chapter Advisory Boards.

In addition to his parents, Stanley is survived by a sister, Pamela Saunders Rodgers and her husband Rudy Rodgers of The Plains; two brothers, Stephen A. Saunders and his wife Carlita Wickline Saunders of Prospect, KY and Andrew J. Saunders and his wife Susan Culp Saunders of West Chester; also surviving are several nieces and nephews, and great nieces and great nephews.

He is preceded in death by his paternal grandparents, Stanley A. & Willa A. Rutt Saunders and maternal grandparents, Basil W. & Betty M. McCallister Betz.

Funeral service will be conducted Tuesday at 10:00 a.m. at Jagers & Sons Funeral Home, Athens with Rev. David Maze officiating.  Burial will follow in Mound Hill Cemetery, Gallipolis at 12:30 p.m. on Tuesday.  Friends may call Monday 5-8 p.m. at the funeral home.  Athens Commandery 15 KT will serve as Honor Guard.  Paramuthia Lodge 25 F&AM will hold Masonic Rites at 8:00 p.m. on Monday at the funeral home.

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