Carl Maurice Saunders, Sr.

Carl Maurice Saunders, Sr. age 97 of Wirtz passed away on Monday, March 21, 2022 at his home. He was born on March 6, 1925 a son of the late Benjamin Henry and Nellie Brown Saunders. He was preceded in death by his loving wife of 75 yeas, Patsy Meador Saunders; brothers, James, Don and Darrell Saunders; and also an infant brother. He is survived by his children, Carl Saunders, Jr. (Carolyn) and Jean Bailey (Roy); three grandchildren, Heather Hancock (Doug), Evan Sweeney, Chad Sweeney (Amy); three great-grandchildren, Lizzie Hancock, Ben Hancock and Charlie Sweeney; special niece, Rita. He was also survived by his special little friend who always brought a smile to his face, Aryianna Trent; other family members and friends. Funeral services will be conducted 1:00 p.m. Friday, March 25, 2022 at Conner-Bowman Funeral Home with Pastor Rick Poland officiating. Interment will follow in the Brown-Saunders Family Cemetery at the home. The family will receive friends prior to the service beginning at 12:30 p.m. Arrangements by Conner-Bowman Funeral Home 62 VA Market Place Drive (Route 220 @ Wirtz Road) Rocky Mount. www.connerbowman.com (540) 334-5151