Clarence Saunders

Clarence Saunders obituary, Parkersburg, WV

Clarence Saunders

Clarence Saunders Obituary

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Clarence Junie Saunders Jr, 97, of Vienna, passed away peacefully on Thursday, July 28, 2022 at the Arbors of Marietta.
He was born December 2, 1924, in Shinnston, WV, a son of the late Clarence and Gladys Wamsley Saunders.
Junie was an U.S. Army Veteran, who served in World War II. He worked as a Coal Miner and then later became a Supervisor for Union Carbide in Sistersville, WV, for 26 years. Junie enjoyed fishing, water skiing, gardening and camping. He enjoyed family time at the pool and the door was always open to visit. Junie loved WVU sports and routinely watched them play.
He is survived by his wife, Merritt Pauline Leeson Saunders; daughter, Melba Jo Full (Gene) of Vienna; three sons, Ron Saunders (Sandy) of Miamisburg, OH, Rick Saunders (Loretta) of Vienna and Randy Saunders (Susie) of Williamstown; 12 grandchildren; 24 great-grandchildren; and 10 great-great-grandchildren.
Funeral services will be held at 1 pm on Tuesday, August 2, 2022 at Lambert-Tatman Funeral Home, Vienna, with Pastor David Carrico officiating. Burial will follow at Pleasants Memorial Estates, Belmont, WV. Visitation will be from 11 am to 1 pm on Tuesday at the funeral home.
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Lambert-Tatman Funeral Homes & Crematory - Vienna

3005 Grand Central Ave., Vienna, WV 26105

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