Bob Saunders (politician)

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Bob Saunders
Member of the Florida Senate
In office
1969–1971, 1973–1976
Personal details
Born(1929-01-22)January 22, 1929
Quitman, Georgia
DiedOctober 23, 2016(2016-10-23) (aged 87)
Gainesville, Florida
Political partyDemocratic
SpouseMilly Johns
Childrentwo
Residence(s)Gainesville, Florida
Occupationoil jobber

Robert Saunders (January 22, 1929 – October 23, 2016) was an American oil businessman and politician in the state of Florida.[1]

Saunders was born in Quitman, Georgia and came to Florida in 1938. He served in the Florida Senate from 1969 to 1971, as well as 1973 to 1976. He was a member of the Democratic Party.[2] He owned several gas stations, cemeteries, and a funeral home. Saunders died at his home on October 23, 2016, at the age of 87.[3]

References[edit]

  1. ^ https://www.flsenate.gov/UserContent/Publications/SenateHandbooks/pdf/72-74_Senate_Handbook.pdf
  2. ^ "The Clerk's Manual for the Use of the Legislature of the State of Florida". 1974.
  3. ^ Former State Sen. Bob Saunders dies at age 87