Ralph Edward "Buck" Saunders

Ralph Edward "Buck" Saunders, 87, of Chamblissburg, Virginia, passed away on November 25, 2024. Born July 3, 1937, in Roanoke, Va., to the late Roscoe Ralph and Cora Bell Meador Saunders of Chamblissburg, Va., he is also preceded in death by his sisters, Marjorie Geraldine "Gerry" S. Trussler Trent of Vinton, Va., Barbara Jean S. Overstreet, of Salem, Va., and Penny Ann S. Booth Kinder, of Roanoke, Va.; brothers-in-law, Houston Trussler, Jr. of Vinton, Va., Raymond Trent of Florida, and Mickey Overstreet, of Salem, Va.; and niece, Sharon T. Perdue, of Salem, Va.

Those left to cherish his memory are his sister, Hettie A. Saunders and partner, Stephen DeLaney, of Claremont, N.C.; brother, Roscoe Neal Saunders, of Chamblissburg, Va.; nieces and nephews, Jeffrey L. Trussler and wife, Lisa, of Raleigh, N.C., Brenda Trussler, of Raleigh, N.C., Ferris B. Booth and wife, Susie, of Calaway, Va., Michael W. Booth, of Goodview, Va., Christopher Saunders, of Moneta, Va., Lindsey S. Albert and husband, Joey, of Salem, Va., and Kayla Pritchard, of Goodview, Va.

Buck grew up in the Chamblissburg area of Bedford County, Va. and proudly served his country in the United States Marine Corps during the Korean War. He was a gifted craftsman and building contractor, from which he retired.

Per the family's request, services will be held privately. Online condolences may be expressed to the family by visiting www.johnmoakey.com.