RAY SENE SANDERS, 72 years of age of Jonesville, VA, formerly of Breaks, VA, passed away Monday, May 13, 2013 at the Wellmont-Lee Regional Medical Center, Pennington Gap, VA, following an extended illness. Born in Ash Camp, KY, he was the son of Russell Sager and Margaret Lydia Mitchell Sanders. Ray served in the United States Army during the Vietnam Conflict and was of the Baptist Faith. He was a retired Coal Miner for Harman Mining Co., an electrician and member of the United Mine Workers of America.

In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by 2-Sisters: Phyllis Sanders and Juanita Sanders; and 3-Brothers: Vernon Sanders, Chester Sanders and Bobby Sanders.

He is survived by 1-Son: Michael Ray Sanders, Breaks, VA, His Best Friend: Mary Helen Sanders, Harman, VA, 3-Grandchildren: Michael Ray Sanders, Jr., Breaks, VA, Ashley Elizabeth Sanders, Slate Creek, VA, Amber Dawn Ratliff, Richlands, VA, 1-Brother: Garrel Dean (Susie) Sanders, Ash Camp, KY

Graveside Rites for RAY SENE SANDERS will be conducted Friday, May 17, 2013 at 11:00 A.M. at the Mountain Valley Memorial Park, Big Rock, VA, with burial to follow.

Friends may call at the Grundy Funeral Home Chapel Thursday evening at 6:00 P.M. with services at 7:00 P.M. with Rev. Shea Shrader.

Active Pallbearers will be Family and Friends.

Full Military Graveside Rites will be conducted at the cemetery by members of Childs Gentry Post No. 7360 of the Veterans of Foreign Wars.

Online condolences may be sent to the family at www.grundyfuneralhome.com

Grundy Funeral Home of Grundy, Virginia is in charge of all arrangements.