"The clock of life is wound but once, and no man has the power to tell just when the hands will stop at late or early hour..."

The Saunders family of Sunbury, NC is sadden to announce the passing of their beloved George Saunders . The clock of life for Mr. Saunders stopped on Tuesday, January 23, 2018.

Mr. Saunders was the son of the late John C. Saunders and Ida Florine Saunders. He was also preceded in death by two brothers-Paul and Russell Saunders; grandson-Unique T. Graham.

A Celebration of the life for the life, that George lived will take place on Sunday, January 28, 2018 at Palmyra Missionary Baptist Church, Elizabeth City, NC, Pastor Antonio Williams is the Pastor, the Eulogy will be given by his grandson Dr. Anthony Harrison. Viewing will be held on Saturday, January 27, 2018 at the Dennis J. Stallings Memorial Funeral Home from 5-7.

Mr. Saunders leaves to cherish many fond memories of him to his wife-Marion Saunders; son-George Goodman Saunders of Elizabeth City, NC; step son-Marcus Beamon of Richmond, VA; step daughters-Melissa Hale and Tracy Beamon both of Elizabeth City, NC; siblings-John A. Saunders, Vanessa Freeman and Theressa Holley all of Sunbury, NC;  seventeen grandchildren,five great-grandchildren; nieces, nephews, cousins and friends.

The Saunders family entrusted George into the capable and dedicated care of the Dennis J. Stallings Memorial Funeral Home. Please continue to pray for and encourage the Saunders family during their time of bereavement.