Obituary of Harvey Frances Saunders Sr 12 NOV 1909 - 10 OCT 2007 -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Harvey Frances Saunders Sr., 97, passed away from his life on earth Wednesday, October 10, 2007, at Obici Memorial Hospital. He was born in Southampton County on November 12, 1909, to the late Maggie Sue and Robert Lee Saunders. In his early years, Mr. Saunders farmed in Southampton County before moving to Chuckatuck in 1933, where he worked for Lone Star Cement Company and retired as a quarry foreman in 1973. He was the oldest active member of Oakland Christian Church where he served as Deacon, Superintendent of Sunday Schools, and was a member of the Men's Bible Class. Mr. Saunders volunteered for Meals on Wheels and was an Honorary and Charter member of the Chuckatuck Volunteer Fire Department. He was a member of the Chuckatuck Ruritan Club where he proudly served with 53 years of perfect attendance. Mr. Saunders was preceded in death by his loving wife of 65 years, Carrie Blythe Saunders; his brothers, Willie, Johnnie, and Robert Lee; his sisters, Gracie Holland, Gertie Sue Strickland, and Rebie Holland. He is survived by his sons, Harvey Frances Saunders Jr. and his wife, Jackie, of Smithfield; Jerry Saunders and his wife, Iola, of Chuckatuck; his daughter, Peggy Saunders Garvey and her husband, William Garvey, of Waynesboro, Va.; and his sister, Mary Nell Drew of Suffolk. Mr. Saunders, known as Pop to all who knew him, was the loving and devoted grandfather of nine and great-grandfather of 16. The family will receive friends from 7 to 8:30 p.m. Friday, October 12, 2007, at R.W. Baker Funeral Home in Suffolk. A celebration of Pop's life will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday, October 13, 2007, at Oakland Christian Church in Chuckatuck, Va. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Chuckatuck Volunteer Fire Dept., P.O. Box 2164, Suffolk, VA 23432, or to Oakland Christian Church Cemetery Fund, P.O. Box 2008, Suffolk, VA 23432. Condolences may be registered at www.rwbakerfh.com. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Newport News, Virginia Daily Press 12 Oct 2007 Page B4 Obituary for HARVEY FRANCES SAUNDERS SR. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- [Birth: 12 NOV 1909 - Southampton County, Virginia, USA] [Death: 10 OCT 2007 - Suffolk, Nansemond County, Virginia, USA] ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- ** Narrative Summary of the Obituary Harvey Frances Saunders Sr. died on 10 Oct 2007 in Suffolk, Virginia at age 97. He worked as a foreman, was a dedicated church and community member, and is survived by children and grandchildren. Visitation was held at R.W. Baker Funeral Home in Suffolk on 12 Oct 2007, with a celebration of life at Oakland Christian Church in Chuckatuck on 13 Oct 2007. ** TRANSCRIPT** Harvey Frances Saunders Sr 12 NOV 1909 - 10 OCT 2007 -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Harvey Frances Saunders Sr., 97, passed away from his life on earth Wednesday, October 10, 2007, at Obici Memorial Hospital. He was born in Southampton County on November 12, 1909, to the late Maggie Sue and Robert Lee Saunders. In his early years, Mr. Saunders farmed in Southampton County before moving to Chuckatuck in 1933, where he worked for Lone Star Cement Company and retired as a quarry foreman in 1973. He was the oldest active member of Oakland Christian Church where he served as Deacon, Superintendent of Sunday Schools, and was a member of the Men's Bible Class. Mr. Saunders volunteered for Meals on Wheels and was an Honorary and Charter member of the Chuckatuck Volunteer Fire Department. He was a member of the Chuckatuck Ruritan Club where he proudly served with 53 years of perfect attendance. Mr. Saunders was preceded in death by his loving wife of 65 years, Carrie Blythe Saunders; his brothers, Willie, Johnnie, and Robert Lee; his sisters, Gracie Holland, Gertie Sue Strickland, and Rebie Holland. He is survived by his sons, Harvey Frances Saunders Jr. and his wife, Jackie, of Smithfield; Jerry Saunders and his wife, Iola, of Chuckatuck; his daughter, Peggy Saunders Garvey and her husband, William Garvey, of Waynesboro, Va.; and his sister, Mary Nell Drew of Suffolk. Mr. Saunders, known as Pop to all who knew him, was the loving and devoted grandfather of nine and great-grandfather of 16. The family will receive friends from 7 to 8:30 p.m. Friday, October 12, 2007, at R.W. Baker Funeral Home in Suffolk. A celebration of Pop's life will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday, October 13, 2007, at Oakland Christian Church in Chuckatuck, Va. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Chuckatuck Volunteer Fire Dept., P.O. Box 2164, Suffolk, VA 23432, or to Oakland Christian Church Cemetery Fund, P.O. Box 2008, Suffolk, VA 23432. Condolences may be registered at www.rwbakerfh.com. Vital Statistics |---------------------------------------------------| | Name | Harvey Frances Saunders Sr. | |-------|-------------------------------------------| | Age | 97 | | Birth | 12 Nov 1909; Southampton County, Virginia | | Death | 10 Oct 2007; Suffolk, Virginia | |---------------------------------------------------| ** Table of Relationships |-----------------------------------------------------------------------| | Name | Relationship | Residence | |-----------------------------|------------------|----------------------| | Harvey Frances Saunders Sr. | Decedent | Suffolk, Virginia | | Maggie Sue Saunders | Mother | Deceased | | Robert Lee Saunders | Father | Deceased | | Carrie Blythe Saunders | Spouse | Deceased | | Willie Saunders | Brother | Deceased | | Johnnie Saunders | Brother | Deceased | | Robert Lee Saunders | Brother | Deceased | | Gracie Holland | Sister | Deceased | | Gertie Sue Strickland | Sister | Deceased | | Rebie Holland | Sister | Deceased | | Harvey Frances Saunders Jr. | Son | Smithfield, Virginia | | Jackie Saunders | Daughter-in-law | Smithfield, Virginia | | Jerry Saunders | Son | Chuckatuck, Virginia | | Iola Saunders | Daughter-in-law | Chuckatuck, Virginia | | Peggy Saunders Garvey | Daughter | Waynesboro, Virginia | | William Garvey | Son-in-law | Waynesboro, Virginia | | Mary Nell Drew | Sister | Suffolk, Virginia | | Grandchildren (9) | Grandchild | Not specified | | Great-grandchildren (16) | Great-grandchild | Not specified | |-----------------------------------------------------------------------| ** Publication Details |-----------------------------------------------| | Field | Value | |----------------------|------------------------| | Publication Name | Daily Press | | Place of Publication | Newport News, Virginia | | Publication Date | 12 Oct 2007 | | Page | B4 | |-----------------------------------------------| ** Other Relevant Information Oldest active member of Oakland Christian Church; Deacon, Men's Bible Class member; Meals on Wheels volunteer; Charter member, Chuckatuck Volunteer Fire Department; 53 years with Chuckatuck Ruritan Club; retired quarry foreman at Lone Star Cement Company. --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- [Artificial Intelligence (AI) tools may have contributed to the creation of this text. 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