A memorial service for James W. “Jimmy” Saunders II of Winona will be held at 2:00 p.m. on Tuesday, November 25, in the Oliver Funeral Home Chapel. A visitation will be held one hour prior to the service at the funeral home.
Mr. Saunders passed away Saturday, November 15, 2025, at his residence in Winona at the age of 60. He was a member of Old Rice Road Baptist Church in Madison, MS and an avid Ole Miss Football fan. He was a retired automobile salesman for several car dealerships throughout his career as well as opening Parker McGill in Starkville.
He is survived by his wife, Carla Lott Saunders; sons, Joseph “Joey” Murchison (Miki) of Memphis, TN and Dustin Lucas of Winona; sisters, Cathy Whittenburg (Ed) of Haslet, TX and Laurie Hurst (David) of Brandon; grandchildren, Jocelyn Murchison, Charles Murchison, Ian Murchison, and Teresa Murchison; two nieces; one nephew; one great-niece; five great-nephews, and his loyal dog and companion, Bo Wallace Saunders. He was proceeded in death by his father, Augustin Lucas “Gus” Saunders Jr; mother, Jo Ann Smith Saunders; and brother Augustin Lucas “Al” Saunders III.
He will be truly missed, Praying for comfort and strength for his entire family.
CARLA, I DIDN’T KNOW ABOUT YOUR HUSBAND UNTIL TODAY NOV. 23. WHEN CLAUDETTE TOLD ME. I DIDN’T KNOW HIS NAME. SO SORRY FOR YOUR LOSS. TAKE CARE OF YOURSELF. LOVE, AUNT JO.