Luke Michael Saunders

Luke Michael Saunders, 22, of Unionville, residing in Nevada, passed away unexpectedly on Thursday, January 26, 2023, in Las Vegas, Nevada, in a mountain-climbing accident. Luke was born on June 20, 2000, in Bloomington, Indiana, He is the son of Michael Saunders and Tina Skirvin. Luke was a 2019 graduate of The Academy of Science and Entrepreneurship in Bloomington, Indiana. After high school, he joined the US Air Force, where he proudly served, and was stationed at Nellis Air Force Base in Las Vegas, Nevada. Luke worked as a helicopter mechanic for the Air Force with the 66 Rescue Generation Squadron. He was a member of the Little Union Baptist Church in Unionville and the Foothills Southern Baptist Church in Las Vegas. Luke was a remarkable athlete. He enjoyed the outdoors, rock climbing, riding motorcycles and four-wheelers, working out, reading, and playing video games. Luke was good with his money and became an topnotch investor. He was an amazing young man who loved his family and friends; they were essential to his life and he was essential to theirs. Luke happily listened and offered advice to anyone in need. He will be greatly missed. Luke is survived by his mother, Tina Marie Skirvin of Unionville; his father, Michael (Cindy) Saunders of Bloomington; his brother, Dillon (Mackenzie) Ramey of Unionville; niece Charlotte Ramey; his grandparents, Robert and Susan Skirvin of Unionville; and many aunts; uncles and cousins. He was preceded in death by his grandparents, Charles and Loretta Saunders. A funeral service will be held at 11:00 am Wednesday, February 8, 2023, at the Little Union Baptist Church, 5511 N. Brummett’s Creek Rd Unionville, with Rev. Jeff Hausersperger officiating. Burial will follow at the Little Union Cemetery. A visitation will be held from 3:00 pm to 8:00 pm Tuesday, February 7, 2023, at the Allen Funeral Home, 4155 S. Old St Rd 37 Bloomington, and also on Wednesday, February 8, 2023, from 10:00 am to service time at the church. Allen Funeral Home and Crematory have been entrusted with arrangements. Online condolences, photos, and memories may be shared with family and friends at www.allencares.com

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Luke Michael Saunders

June 20, 2000 - January 26, 2023