Robert Saunders (January 22, 1929 – October 23, 2016) was an American oil businessman and politician in the state of Florida.[1]
Bob Saunders | |
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Member of the Florida Senate | |
In office 1969–1971, 1973–1976 | |
Personal details | |
Born | Quitman, Georgia | January 22, 1929
Died | October 23, 2016 Gainesville, Florida | (aged 87)
Political party | Democratic |
Spouse | Milly Johns |
Children | two |
Residence(s) | Gainesville, Florida |
Occupation | oil jobber |
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]
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