Joseph Donald 'Joe' Saunders Jr., age 56, of Gallipolis, passed away on Thursday May 3, 2018 at the Ohio State University Medical Center in Columbus. Born August 1, 1961 in Gallipolis, he was the son of the late Joseph D. Saunders Sr. and the late Thelma Ada Johnston Raines. In addition to his parents, he was preceded by his father in law; Norman Shafer Sr. and sister in law; Connie Shafer Condee.

Joe loved to hunt and fish. He was an avid Harley rider and loved to travel. Joe attended various area churches and he was a loving husband, father, grandfather, and great friend.

He is survived by his Wife; Sandra 'Sandy' Saunders, of Gallipolis whom he married on August 18, 1991 and was the love of his life for 27 years ; 1 Son; Joseph H. 'Joey' (Hannah) Saunders of Gallipolis; 2 Daughters; Ashlee (Fiancé' Larry Barcus Jr.) Saunders of Gallipolis, and Joann (Nick) Childers of Huntington; 7 Grandchildren; 1 Brother; Joshua 'Josh' (Toni Novak) Saunders of Gallipolis; 2 Sisters; Clara Hale of Jackson and Millie Gilbert of Gallia County; Mother in law; Carol Shafer of Gallipolis and by several nieces, nephews, and friends.

Funeral services will be 1:00 pm. Monday May 7, 2018 at the Waugh-Halley-Wood Funeral Home with Sam Queen officiating. Burial will follow in Ridgelawn Cemetery. Friends may call at the funeral home on Sunday from 6 to 8 pm.

Pall bearers will be: Joey Saunders, Larry Barcus, Josh Saunders, Roger Montgomery, Jr. Bowens, and Bobby Gullett.

An online guest registry is available at www.waugh-halley-wood.com