Charles "Chuck" Lee Saunders, 78 of Pea Ridge, Arkansas passed away peacefully at his home on June 30, 2022 surrounded by family.

Chuck was born June 14, 1944 and adopted at an early age by William and Verna Saunders. He grew up just outside of Detroit Michigan. When Chuck was 17 years old, he enlisted in the United States Marine Corp and served in the Vietnam War until he was honorably discharged in 1965. During his youth, Chuck enjoyed many activities and excelled at boxing. As a Marine, he was an amateur Golden Glove boxer.

Chuck was also an avid golfer. He was proud to have played Celebrity Golf with David Cassidy in Las Vegas. Softball was also a passion of his. He loved to play and he also coached a women's softball team in Idaho.

Throughout his professional career in Sales, Chuck enjoyed meeting people from all over the world. When he worked at Fisher's Space Pens, he had the opportunity to meet NASA staff and Russian Cosmonaut, Anatoly Solovyev.

Chuck is survived by three daughters. Deborah Lynn Zeledon, Jacqueline Diane Porter and Julina Marie Claus along with his loving wife Kathleen (Young) Saunders. Chuck and "Kathy" married December 31, 1987 and Chuck gained two wonderful stepsons, John William Young and Thadeus Steven Young. He is also survived by his 19 grandkids and one great granddaughter.

Floating the Boise River with friends and family was a favorite pastime of Chuck's. We will honor his life and spread his ashes down the Boise River for his "one final float" in the summer of 2023 with all the friends and family who wish to join.

No local services are scheduled. Arrangements are by Sisco Funeral Home in Pea Ridge, Arkansas.

Online condolences may be made at siscofuneralhome.net