Seth Saunders, age 38, of Greensboro, North Carolina passed away suddenly on August 14, 2003. Seth was actively serving with the US Navy and stationed in Bahrain at the time of his death. He attended the University of Mississippi and served our country in the US Navy for over seven years. He will be remembered as a man who loved to travel and learn about new things. He was a wonderful son and a good friend to all that knew him.

Seth leaves to cherish his memory his beloved family: mother, Shirley Balsley and step-father, Tim Balsley, of North Palm Beach, Florida; grandparents Irene and John Peeden, of Greensboro, North Carolina; grandparents Alice and Wade Saunders of Long Island, North Carolina; step-grandmother, Ellen Balsley of Stuarts Draft, Virgina; aunt, Evelyn McClure of Greensboro, North Carolina; cousins Monica McPherson and Marci Hawkins and their families of Greensboro, North Carolina. He was preceded in death by his uncle, Devereaux McClure and step-grandfather, Robert Balsley.

A Celebration of his life will be held on Sunday, August 24, 2003, 2:00pm, at Hanes Lineberry, Sedgefield Chapel, 6000 High Point Road, Greensboro, North Carolina. (336) 854-9100. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to the Navy-Marine Corps Relief Society, 4015 Wilson Boulevard, 10th Floor, Arlington, Virginia 22203.

Seth was a good man with a big heart and a passion for life. - Richard Carter

I think my heart may be broken. I will miss him terribly and I can't even begin to express the sadness I feel for his family and for all of us. That I'll never hear him play harmonica, or his drawl or see his beautiful smile again.... - Shana Priest-Hampton

Thank you for your thoughts and prayers for our family and Seth. We all know that he is playing his harmonica in heaven with the angels, making beautiful music for us to hear for the rest of our lives. Seth, we love you forever and remember your incredible smile and outgoing personality. God Bless everyone in this difficult time in our lives.

NCCS(SW)/Retired Tim and Shirley Balsley

"...and when he shall die, Take him and cut him out in little stars, And he will make the face of heaven so fine, That all the world will be in love with night, And pay no worship to the garish sun,"