Charles Edward Saunders, 46, of Marshall, IL passed away Saturday, August 13, 2016 at his home.

He was born Jan. 7, 1970 and had been employed at T & D Metal.

He was born January 7, 1970 at Brazil, IN.

Surviving are his wife, Crystal Edwards Saunders; two sons, Charles Zachary Saunders and Zane Alexnder Saunders both at home; his mother and her husband who raised him, Jerry Kay and William Collins of Marshall; his father, George Edmond Saunders of FL; two sisters, Rose Marie Jacobs of Indinapolis, IN and Gina Saunders of Indiana; a brother, William J.R. Collins of Lexington, SC and many other relatives.

Visitation will be 4-7 PM Monday, Aug. 22nd at Pearce Funeral Home. Burial will be private at the Dunlap Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to the family in care of Pearce Funeral Home. Online condolences are being accepted at pearcefuneralservices.com