James "Jimmy" Saunders

James "Jimmy"? Royal Saunders of South Boston, VA passed away October 31, 2017.  He was born in Halifax County, VA on June 29, 1928 and was 89 years old. He was the son of the late Edward Isaac Saunders and the late Estelle Overstreet Saunders.  He was married to Ione Jones Saunders who survives.   He was a member of Grace Baptist Church.  He was also an avid fisherman and enjoyed spending time with family and friends.   James "Jimmy" Saunders is survived by: His Wife of 67 yearsIone Jones Saunders of South Boston, VA One Daughter-in-lawGayle Saunders of Hardy, VA Two GrandchildrenMatt Saunders and wife Christy of Philadelphia, PAJosh Saunders and wife Brooke of Pittsburgh, PA One Great GrandchildIone Saunders of Philadelphia, PA One BrotherJohn Saunders of Nathalie, VA Three SistersNancy Foster and husband J.C. of Fishersville, VAMabel Hudson of Halifax, VAJean Farmer and husband Johnny of Chase City, VA ***Preceded in death by*** One SonJames Mitchell Saunders SiblingsAlice Saunders, Harold and Luke Saunders   Memorial service will be held Friday, November 3, 2017 at 11:00 A.M. at Powell Funeral Home Chapel with the Rev. Jack Stewart officiating.   The family will receive friends Friday one hour prior to the service at Powell Funeral Home.   For memorials please consider Grace Baptist Church, 1058 Buckshoal Rd., Virgilina, VA 24598 or Gideon's International, P.O. Box 345, South Boston, VA 24592 or the American Heart Association, 4217 Pack Place Ct., Glen Allen, VA 23060. Online condolences may be directed to www.powellfuneralinc.com.   Arrangements are by: Powell Funeral Home, 1603 Wilborn Ave., South Boston, VA 24592.https://www.tributeslides.com/tributes/show/RSLJHZXMBH9YZFWM