Norman Leslie Saunders Jr.
September 26, 1936 - January 02, 2026
Chesterfield, Virginia
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Norman Leslie Saunders Jr.
September 26, 1936 - January 02, 2026
Chesterfield, Virginia
Obituary
Norman Leslie Saunders, Jr., 89, of Chesterfield, VA passed away on Friday, January 2, 2026. He was born on September 26, 1936 in Halifax, Virginia to the late Norman Leslie Saunders, Sr. and Ruby Conner Saunders (Passalacqua). He was preceded in death by his brother, Stephen K. Saunders, Sr.
Les is survived by his daughters, Angela S. Jenkins (Tom) and Jennifer S. Hilliard (Scott); four grandchildren, Matthew Jenkins (Charlotte), Michael Jenkins (Libby), Heidi Grossnickle, and Anna Hilliard; great grandson, Henry Jenkins; brothers, W. Michael Saunders and Joseph D. Saunders; sister, Susan Saunders; and numerous nieces and nephews.
Les received his higher education at the University of Richmond, from which he graduated with honors in 1960 before completing a J.D. from the T.C. Williams School of Law. Since then, he has practiced law in Richmond and Chesterfield for over 60 years. He served as president of the Chesterfield Bar Association and was president and director of the Chesterfield Jaycees as well as the Broad Rock Ruritan Club. In 1984 Les was elected to the House of Delegates, representing the 67th District, in Chesterfield County. He was a member of Branch’s Baptist Church for over 70 years and took great pride in teaching the Steadfast Sunday School class. At the time of his death, he was the Chairman of the Board of Brandermill Woods Retirement Community and a member of Meadowbrook Country Club of which he was past president.
The family would like to thank Susan Rawlyk, Charmaine Preiss, and Tomeka Scott for their unwavering support to Les and his family.
The family will receive friends at 2:00 p.m. prior to the memorial service at 3:00 p.m. on Wednesday, January 14, 2026 at Morrissett Funeral & Cremation Service, 6500 Iron Bridge Road, North Chesterfield, VA 23234. Interment to be private.
In lieu of flowers, donations can be made in Les’s name to Brandermill Woods Foundation, https://www.brandermillwoods.com/donate or Communities in Schools of Chesterfield, https://www.cisofchesterfield.org/donate.
Visitation
- Date & Time: January 14, 2026 (2:00 PM - 3:00 PM)
- Venue: Morrissett Funeral and Cremation Service
- Location: 6500 Iron Bridge Road, North Chesterfield, VA 23234 - (Get Directions)
- Phone Number: (804) 275-7828
Memorial Service
- Date & Time: January 14, 2026 (3:00 PM)
- Venue: Morrissett Funeral and Cremation Service
- Location: 6500 Iron Bridge Road, North Chesterfield, VA 23234 - (Get Directions)
- Phone Number: (804) 275-7828
9 responses to Norman Leslie Saunders Jr.
Scott Moeller says:
January 6, 2026
I was sorry to hear of Les’ passing. He was the attorney for my families printing business for over 30 years, from it’s inception to the final sale. His personal attention to us over the years greatly appreciated.
Jim Hudson says:
January 6, 2026
My goodness but I will miss you and your wonderful stories. I am glad that Nancy retired from teaching so you won’t have to represent her. I know I will see you again soon on the other side. Until then I will miss you a great deal.
The Wests - Anne, Sam, Harper & Liz says:
January 6, 2026
We were sorry to learn of Les’s death & send our sympathy to Angela & Jennifer & their families.
ROY G WOOD says:
January 13, 2026
To the Saunders Family,
As a practicing court reporter in the Richmond area for the last 40+ years, I had the pleasure of working with Les and the other talented attorneys in the firm many times. Les was always the gentleman southern lawyer in person and by reputation.
When Les found out I was a Randoph-Macon graduate, that opened the door to many good-natured ribbings flowing in both directions. Beyond the good humor, Les was a fiercely loyal client and astute advocate for those folks fortunate enough to have him on
their side, pipe always in hand or at least close by.
May his legacy and memory comfort your family now and in the future.