Willie Irvin Saunders

September 3, 1928 - October 26, 2024

Willie Irvin Saunders, 96, of Martinsville, Virginia passed away Saturday, October 26, 2024. He was born September 3, 1928, in Ringgold, Virginia, to the late Wister Saunders and Sadie Tuck Saunders.In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife Harriet Gunter Saunders; sons, Larry Saunders and Alvin Saunders; sisters, Louise Saunders, Anne Caple, and Laura Watkins; brothers, Vernon Saunders, Paul Saunders, Thomas Saunders, and William Saunders; grandson, LaWan Hairston, great grandson, Prince Hairston.Willie attended Christian View Baptist Church. He was a family-oriented man and loved his children. He farmed in Danville, Virginia for many years before relocating his family to Martinsville. Willie then became employed with American Red Level where he worked for over thirty-one years. After retirement he served his community in many ways, transporting people to doctor’s appointments, repairing their homes, and helping them with their gardening needs.He is survived by daughters, Deborah Hairston and Brenda Turner (Bobby); sisters, Lovelean Grasty and Betty Saunders; sisters-in-law, Willie Ann Sauders and Gwendalyn Gunter; five grandchildren; ten great-grandchildren, and three great-great-grandchildren.The funeral will be held on Saturday, November 2, 2024, at 2:00 PM at Wright Funeral Service Chapel with Elder Christopher Saunders officiating and Pastor Gregory Perkins presiding. A visitation will be held one half hour prior to the service. A floating visitation will be Friday, November 1, 2024, from 2:00 PM to 5:00 PM.Wright Funeral Service & Crematory is serving the family. Online condolences may be made at www.wrightfuneralservices.net