HARRY GARLAND SAUFLEY, 80, of Hagerstown, MD passed away on Sunday, March 20, 2016 at his home. Born in Grottoes, VA, he was the son of the late Floyd and Cora Edna Saufley.
Harry served in the U.S. Army. He was a member of Bethel United Methodist Church and Funkstown Lions Club. Harry did a lot of volunteer work over the years and loved coaching basketball and baseball. He was an outstanding athlete and played for Virginia Tech varsity basketball as a walk on. He received his BS degree from Virginia Tech and Masters degree from James Madison University. Most of his career was spent working for Potomac Edison Company in management. He loved spending time with his family.
Harry is survived by his wife, Martha McWilliams Saufley; one daughter, Karen Lynne Steinbach and son-in-law, James Steven Steinbach of Finksburg, MD; two sons, Eugene Scott Saufley and wife Amy Hockensmith Saufley of Williamsport, MD and James Garland Saufley and wife Gia Galvez Saufley of Towson, MD; one granddaughter, Katie rae Saufley Yoder and husband Todd Yoder of Falling Waters, WV; two grandsons, Corey Saufley of Williamsport, MD and Matthew Steinbach of Finksburg, MD; and four brothers, Warren Saufley and wife Sue of Grottoes, VA; Carl Saufley and wife Kitty of Mooresville, NC; Robert Saufley and wife Betty of Weyers Cave, VA and Richard Saufley and wife Ann of Marion, Virginia. In addition to his parents, Harry was preceded in death by two sisters, Ruth Ritchie and Mary Crotts and three brothers, Paul Saufley, Nelson Saufley, and Tom Saufley.
Services will be held at 11:00 am, Thursday, March 24, 2016 at Bethel United Methodist Church, 21006 Twin Springs Drive, Chewsville, MD. Pastor Linda Warehime will officiate. Burial will be at Mt. Edgewood Cemetery, in Grottoes, VA. The family will receive friends at the church one hour prior to the services. Graveside services will be held at the convenience of the family.
In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to Funkstown Lions Club – Luther Knight, 16331 Shinham Rd. Hagerstown, MD 21740 and Bethel United Methodist Church. Online condolences are accepted at www.minnichfh.com. – See more at: http://www.minnichfh.com