John S. Saunders died May 31, 1906. An obituary for Mr. Saunders appeared in the Grapevine Sun on June 2, 1906: "SUDDEN DEATH. We know our people will regret to learn of the sudden death of Mr. John S. Sanders, which occurred last Thursday night about twelve o'clock of apoplexy. Just previous to his death a storm had come up and Mr. Sanders had made his way to his storm-house, and was found a few minutes later on the step unconscious. He was taken to the house, but never regained consciousness. 'Uncle Johnny," as he was called by his friends, came to this community about 35 years ago from Tennessee. He was about 70 years old at the time of his death, and was one of the most highly respected citizens of this community. A wife and four children, besides other
relatives and a host of friends to mourn his sudden death. The Sun extends its sympathy to these sorrowing relatives and friends."
Married Margaret Neil STONE on November 22, 1865 in Claiborne County, Tennessee
Children
Mary Alice Saunders (1867-1928)
Henry Ellison Saunders (1868-1948)
Charles Edgar Saunders (1870-1886)
James Sterling Saunders (1873-1945)
John S. Saunders died May 31, 1906. An obituary for Mr. Saunders appeared in the Grapevine Sun on June 2, 1906: "SUDDEN DEATH. We know our people will regret to learn of the sudden death of Mr. John S. Sanders, which occurred last Thursday night about twelve o'clock of apoplexy. Just previous to his death a storm had come up and Mr. Sanders had made his way to his storm-house, and was found a few minutes later on the step unconscious. He was taken to the house, but never regained consciousness. 'Uncle Johnny," as he was called by his friends, came to this community about 35 years ago from Tennessee. He was about 70 years old at the time of his death, and was one of the most highly respected citizens of this community. A wife and four children, besides other
relatives and a host of friends to mourn his sudden death. The Sun extends its sympathy to these sorrowing relatives and friends."
Married Margaret Neil STONE on November 22, 1865 in Claiborne County, Tennessee
Children
Mary Alice Saunders (1867-1928)
Henry Ellison Saunders (1868-1948)
Charles Edgar Saunders (1870-1886)
James Sterling Saunders (1873-1945)
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