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Harold Alexander Saunders, Jr., of Chester, Va., went to be with the Lord on Thursday, February 19, 2026.
He was born on June 6, 1943 in Alexandria, Virginia to the late Harold Alexander Saunders, Sr. and Mamie Louise Saunders of Schuyler, Va. He is preceded in death by his beloved wife, Elaine Saunders; and sister, Brenda Bulluck.
Harold is survived by his loving children, Mark Saunders (Suzanne), Paul Saunders (Paige), and Katherine Leinberger (Brian), and Karen Bradley; ten grandchildren: Benjamin, Matthew, Kendall, Sydney, Kaitlynn, Tyler, Cole, Preston, Landon, and Kinsley; six great grandchildren: Ellie, James, William, Hayden, Cooper, and Delaney; sister, Sharon Niccum; brother, Larry Saunders (Rhonda); and numerous nieces and nephews.
Although family and friends have always been a priority to Harold, he had a long and productive 41-year career at Dupont Fibers. During his time with Dupont, he began in the film plant and worked his way through the ranks and he finished in the PT lab as a manager.
After retirement Harold enjoyed doing mission work with the church, working with Habitat for Humanity, and building handicamp ramps with Project Homes. In addition, to his service of others, Harold spent his life enjoying time with family and friends at home in Chester, or at his home away from home - Lake Gaston. Harold was the center of his family, a constant in their lives and stayed involved in the lives of all his children, grandchildren and great grandchildren even during the hardest parts of his illness.
A visitation will be held from 6 to 8 p.m. on Tuesday, February 24, 2026 at Morrissett Funeral & Cremation Service, 6500 Iron Bridge Rd, N. Chesterfield, VA 23234.
A funeral service will be held at 10 a.m. on Wednesday, February 25, 2026 at Trinity United Methodist Church, 6600 Greenyard Rd, Chester, VA 23831.
Interment to follow, reconvening at 3 p.m. at Alberene Cemetery, 3061 Alberene Church Lane, Esmont, VA 22937.
Online condolences at www.morrissett.com
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