Horace Lee Saunders, 50, of Granite Falls passed away January 24, 2023, at Carolina Medical Center.
Lee was born on August 10, 1972, in Catawba County. He was the son of Terry Saunders and Joyce Hendrix.
Lee attended Christ Church in Mtn. View. He loved his family and friends, always putting everyone else ahead of himself. He never met a stranger and was always seen with a smile on his face and love in his heart.
In addition to his parents, those left to cherish his memory are his loving wife of 28 years, Robin Saunders; one daughter, Jordan Saunders (Corey Reid); one sister, Amy Haney; two brothers, Kenneth Hendrix and Richard Saunders and wife Shannon; nephews, Charles Hendrix and Noah Haney; nieces, Ashley Simmons and husband Brandon, Carrington Haney and Jaziman Hendrix; great-nephew, Mason Simmons.
A Memorial Service will be Saturday, February 4, 2023, 10:30 AM at Mackie Funeral Service Chapel.
In lieu of flowers the family requests memorials be made to Carolina Caring, 3975 Robinson Rd., Newton, NC 28658 or Catawba Cooperative Christian Ministries, 31 1st Ave. SE, Hickory, NC 28602
An online guestbook and obituary are available at www.mackiefh.com.
Mackie Funeral Service and Cremations is assisting the family.
Wow, I just found this out today. I’m so sry for y’all’s loss. I enjoyed working for Lee. He will be missed that’s for sure. Rest easy buddy.
Omg!!! Lee I can’t believe this! I just found out and I am in shock. You will forever be missed. You were the first boss man I had to take a chance on me and always had a job for me if I needed it. Although you have me so much crap and picked on me in the beginning which used to make me so mad 😂 but really it’s what motivated and pushed me to get better and better. I used to get so mad and miss Rachel would say suck it up buttercup. I learned so much from you and you have me so many opportunities I will never forget you Lee!! Thank you for everything!!! Oh guess what not only do I drive a lift now I’m also a lift trainer. 🤣 Sending all my love and prayers to Robin and Jordan I know this is real late but I just found out.
Shocked to see this. Always enjoyed conversation with Lee. Thoughts and prayers to family and friends. Rest Easy Lee, I will toast you on my next shot of good bourbon.
Robin, Jordan and Family,
What a beauitful service today! I beleive that Lee would have love it and the message. My dear friend loved his family and his friends and I love him! He will be forever missed. Prayers and Hugs to the family.
A great man and loving husband and father. You will be missed. Thank you for always being there for me and my family. Prayers for for your family
Amy, Carrington, Noah, Nana Joyce, and Robin & Jordan (who I have heard so much about) you guys are all in my thoughts & prayers. Lee was special to so many people. His smile was contagious. Lee always wanted everyone to laugh and just have a great time that brought him joy. Amy, I love you Big.
Robin and Jordan, I’m so sorry! I adored Lee and his contagious smile. I love you dearly my sweet friend.
Robin, Jordan and family,
So sorry you have lost your husband Robin, and you Jordan, your dad! You were the light of his life, Jordan! And he for sure loved his wife! Larry and I knew Lee from his teen years to now. He was always a sweet man. Still a young man to have to go this soon. And God’s ways are sometimes hard to understand…but we just have to trust there’s a better life ahead. May the love you have for one another linger always and the memories of such a special, long married life & many adventures together sustain you in the hard times to come. Love and prayers for all the family including parents, siblings and extended family! Love and Prayers!
Robin,
I am so sorry for your loss. Lee was a great person. You will be in my prayers.
ROBIN, JORDAN & FAMILY
I AM AT A LOST FOR WORDS & MY HEART IS BREAKING FOR YOU! DADDY & I THINK THE WORLD OF YOU BOTH AND WE HAVE LOST A GREAT FRIEND! PLEASE KNOW THAT EVEN THO IAM AN HOUR OR SO AWAY, IAM ALWAYS HERE FOR YOU NOW & FOREVER! I AM A PHONE CALL, TEXT MESSAGE OR A SHORT DRIVE AWAY. KNOW THAT OUR LOVE, PRAYERS & THOUGHTS ARE WITH YOU & THE FAMILY AND THE LORD ABOVE HAS HIS ARMS AROUND YOU!
WE LOVE YOU
GOD BLESS
TERESA & BILL
LETAN
Teddy I’m so sorry to hear of your sons passing! My thoughts and prayers are with the family! May God give you peace! Kathy Hendrix Campbell
Robin and Jordan
I am in disbelief, we are praying for you and your family. Lee was part of our Carolina Craze family and such a wonderful person. Rest easy my friend, your smile and love will live on through all the people you touched.
Liz
So sad to see this obit. Lee was definitely one to make ya smile & laugh! I had a great time picking with him at the salon (& anywhere I ran into him). I know he is making my family laugh in heaven.
Seeing and speaking with Horace Lee was always such a pleasure. With his huge personality, it was something to look forward to. He left you with a hug, a smile on your face and a warm happy feeling in your heart. This man will always be missed. Robin, Jordan, Teddy, Tommie, Richard and Shannon, my heart breaks for y’all. Each of you are in my thoughts and prayers.
Robin and Jordan,
My heart just breaks for you. Lee was such a wonderful person. He always had a smile on his face, a story to tell, and loved you both with everything in him. I am so sorry I will not be here for the funeral but please know I will be thinking about you both on this difficult day and I will be sending up many prayers for you. I love you both and I am here if you need anything in the days to come.
Much love and prayers,
Cathy
Lee was one of the most kind hearted, funny and caring persons I have ever met. One thing that I will always remember about Lee along with the smile he always had was how much he loved and cherished his family. When he talked about his family I could honestly feel the love he felt for them. To Lee’s family……you all were truly blessed to be loved that much by one person!
Loved working with Lee!! He was so fun to work with and funny!! I didn’t want to believe the news when I got told!!
Amy, so sorry for your loss!!Prayers and Hugs!