Kenneth "Davis" Saunders
July 15, 1994 ~ March 23, 2023
RALEIGH – Kenneth “Davis” Saunders, age 28, passed away on Thursday, March 23, 2023. He was born in Nash County, NC on July 15, 1994.
Davis was blessed with a charismatic personality and a wonderful sense of humor. He enjoyed music, especially playing the guitar, spending time outdoors with family and friends, was a natural leader, and loved working with his co-workers at Scientific Calibration in Cary. A loving and devoted husband, son, brother, uncle, and dear friend to many, Davis will be forever missed and never forgotten.
Davis is survived by his wife, Hannah O’Conner Saunders; his parents, Kenneth Wayne Saunders and Jan Hux Saunders; his sister, Jessica Allen and husband, Daniel; his father and mother-in-law, Harry and Karen O’Conner; his brothers-in-law, Jacob O’Conner and Matthew O’Conner; and nieces and nephews, Slade Allen, Macy Allen, Benjamin Feid, and Sydney Allen.
A Funeral Service to celebrate Davis’s life will be held on Wednesday, March 29, 2023, at 1:00 PM at Bay Leaf Baptist Church, 12200 Bayleaf Church Road, Raleigh, NC 27614, with Rev. Justin Buchanan officiating. Burial will follow the service at Elmwood Cemetery in Enfield, NC.
The family will receive friends and relatives on Tuesday, March 28, 2023, from 6:00 PM to 8:00 PM at Wheeler & Woodlief Funeral Home, 1130 N. Winstead Ave., Rocky Mount, NC 27804, and prior to the funeral service on Wednesday, March 28, 2023, from 12:00 PM to 12:45 PM at Bay Leaf Baptist Church in Raleigh.In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made in Davis’ memory to Hope Reins (hopereins.org), 8420 Wake Forest Hwy., Raleigh, NC 27613.
Arrangements entrusted to Wheeler & Woodlief Funeral Home & Cremation Services, 1130 N. Winstead Avenue, Rocky Mount, NC 27804. You may share memories and condolences with the family by visiting www.wheelerwoodlief.com.
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Hannah,
I am devastated for you and your loss of Davis. I love you and my heart is with you right now. XO
Hannah,
Sarah and I remember meeting you and Davis at the Town Tavern in Blowing Rock when you two were on your honeymoon. We were so happy to have seen you at that special time in your lives. May God comfort you and give you His strength to endure the loss of your Davis.
To my big brother,I love you, and will forever miss you.
With much love and prayers,
Out hearts are with you, praying for comfort and peace. The Bandys and Brandenburgs
My sincerest condolences. I hope these trees grow and root into the earth in honor of Kenneth, who has touched the lives of so many.
Our thoughts and prayers are with you.Love, The Rolbands
Jan, Kenny, Hannah, Jessica, and family, I am so sorry for your loss. My heart is breaking for y’all. I’m praying for peace and comfort.
Love you all,
Sue Hux Jones and Charlie Jones
Our heartfelt condolences to you and your family during this time of
sorrow. You are in our thoughts and
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Sincerely, Capps Family
With lots of love Glasgow family. Terry Glasgow Block
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Hannah, O’Conner family and Saunders family,Our thoughts and prayers are with you during this difficult time.- Mike, Leigh, Ryan and Matt Dempsey
Please accept our most heartfelt sympathies for your loss. Our thoughts are with you and your family during this difficult time.
With deepest sympathy,
Jan, Kenny & family – Sending our deepest sympathies and praying for God to wrap his loving arms around you all during this time. We love you!
Hannah, you and Davis were the perfect match. I’ve not seen a couple any more in love that you two. My heart is so heavy for you to have endure this pain so young. Just remember how much you were able to share in the short period of time and how happy he was with you! You and your family are in our prayers and will be in the coming days.
Jan, (my sister) Kenny & Jessica. I don’t even pretend to know the pain and suffering you all are going through. My heart is broken also. We saw Davis grow from up from such a quiet, loving, spoiled mama’s boy with an exceptionally big personality into a handsome , responsible and caring adult with a heart of gold. He loved his parents, sister, and loved spending time with his family. We have a host of memories to hold in our hearts forever. There will always be an empty chair at Aunt Debbie & Uncle Freddie’s house and a tremendous hole in our hearts. We love you all so much and will be here for anything, anytime you needs us. We pray God will be your comfort . Love, Debbie & Freddie
Love you all! Mike and Lafaye. …… for you my grandson, Davis, love you forever! Grandma Gwen! Hey
Thinking of you all during this difficult time.
Our thoughts and prayers are with you. We send our condolences.
With thoughts of peace, light and courage for Hannah and loved ones.
Thank you for all the lessons and great memories. You will forever and always be in my heart and a part of my soul. I love you brother.
With our deepest sympathies.
Sending you are prayers and love.
Wishing comfort and peace for Hannah and the family in the days ahead.
Your family is in our thoughts and prayers.
Dear Hannah,
I am so sorry for your loss and for the profound pain you are experiencing. I can’t begin to imagine the deep sadness in your heart.
I know it’s hard to fathom now, but, as Dr. Buchanan so eloquently conveyed at Davis’ Celebration of Life service, God has a bright future in store for you….and not only for you, but for all of us who trust in Jesus Christ as Lord and Savior.
It may be a natural tendency during times of such agonizing sorrow to blame God, but I encourage you, rather, to press in, lean on Him, and fall into His loving arms as you would a father….because that’s exactly who He is.
The day is coming when He will wipe away every tear. There will be no more pain and no more sorrow. That’s a promise you can count on!
I look foward to the day when we are all in our rightful home in Heaven rejoicing together. In the meantime, take courage that the Spirit of God will sustain you.
God bless you always,
Bill Vanarthos (from Sipside)
Hannah, Jan , Kenny and Family, our hearts go out to each of you for your tragic loss. We can truly feel your pain and suffering but know he was loved by many. He will always be with you in your hearts and you will never forget him. Our Lord will give us the comfort and strength we need to face each new day . We know the tears are still falling and will be kissed by God . We are sending our sincere sympathy and prayers to each of you. May God give you the renewed strength and peace to face each day.
Our love and prayers ,
Cindy Hux Redick and Herbert Redick
May your life in eternity with your Lord be a reminder every day this tree grows older!