Henry Clay Saunders, Jr., 79, of Reedville, Virginia passed away on Sunday, October 29, 2017.

He is survived by his wife of 58 years, Flora J. Saunders; daughter, Sharon S. Lewis of Reedville; son, Christopher C. Saunders (Tina) of Reedville; five grandchildren, Maegan Lewis, Brennon Saunders, Collin Saunders, Carson Saunders and Layton Saunders; brother, William E. "Billy" Saunders (Diane) of Reedville ; sister-in-law, Polly Hinton of Brown's Store and several nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents. Henry C Saunders, Sr. and Inez Webb Saunders and a sister, Henritta Crowther.

Henry was a member of Tibitha Church of God, Hacks Neck Hunt Club and a retired pilot for Omega Protein.

A memorial service will be held 3:00 p.m. Wednesday, November 1, 2017at Tibitha Church of God, Reedville.

Memorial contributions may be made to Fairfields Volunteer Fire Department, P. O. Box 656, Burgess, VA 22432 or a charity of your choice.