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Darryl Saunders Obituary
1957 - 2020
Darryl Ainsworth Saunders was born on July 11, 1957 in Columbus, OH to Titus and the late Kay Saunders. He passed from life on October 24, 2020. Darryl was the second oldest of four sons. He was a 1974 graduate of Columbus East High School and received his undergraduate degree in Education from Jackson State University, in Jackson, Mississippi. Darryl received his first teaching position in the Los Angeles Unified School District. After several years, Darryl moved to Jackson, Mississippi and was employed by the Jackson Public Schools District until his retirement in 2017. Darryl was fluent in Spanish and taught exclusively in Spanish in Los Angeles. Through the years, Darryl was employed in Electronics/Appliance stores. He frequently was the top seller even though he worked mainly on the weekends. At one point Darryl was the number two salesman in the nation for Bose Electronics. Following his retirement from teaching, Darryl became a realtor. Darryl was a member of Word of Life Church in Flowood, MS. Almost daily, Darryl could be found helping family, friends and others. Darryl enjoyed playing basketball and golf. He was an avid fan of THE Ohio State Buckeyes. Darryl leaves behind his father Titus of Jackson, MS; brothers Duane, DeVaughn and Derek (Zula) Saunders all of Columbus, OH. He also leaves behind a cherished nephew, Dakotah Saunders and a host of uncles, aunts and cousins. We thank God for the gift that he gave us in the person of Darryl. Visitation will be held on Tuesday, November 3, 2020 from 12 to 5 p.m. at the Westhaven Funeral Home, 3585 Robinson Rd, Jackson, MS. Services will be held graveside at the St. Thomas M.B. Memorial Garden, 4699 St. Thomas Rd, Bolton, MS. In lieu of flowers, friends and family are asked to give to food bank in your local area.
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Doretta
October 25, 2024
Continue to RIP
Evalyn McQueen
October 24, 2024
Still, and will always remember you, and the time we shared at Chastain Middle School . Rest on, my friend!
Joanne Langdon
October 24, 2023
I miss you Darryl and I do know God doesn't make any mistakes and He won't put on us more then we can bere.
Joanne Langdon
October 24, 2022
Darryl was not only my realtor, we grew close and he was like a brother from another mother I miss Darryl very much and often share memories with his other friend Debra Johnson, Darryl was also her realtor. Darryl is now resting in God's hands.
Doretta Perry-Rice
December 11, 2020
East High School Class of 1974
Rest In Peace
Evalyn McQueen
November 6, 2020
You were a great man of character. The time you spent working at Chastain Middle School with us will forever be remembered. RIP Mr. Saunders!
Carla Cornelious
November 3, 2020
My deepest sympathy and prayers to the Saunders family.
YOLANDA DEFOOR
November 3, 2020
Darryl will most certainly be missed. Prayers are with the Saunders family.
Love and Blessings, Yolanda Vaughn DeFoor.
Karen Travis
November 3, 2020
May God continue to bless his family. I will always our remember our friendship. You were such a good listener, then you would pray. Thanks for all the wisdom you gave me.
Marguerite Cobb
November 3, 2020
Remembering him as a quiet person, carried himself as a perfect gentlemen. My prayers are with his beautiful family. ❤❤
Gena Moore
November 2, 2020
Darryl you will be sorely missed. Praying for you Family.
Jackie Randolph-McNeary
November 1, 2020
I am devastated to hear of Darryl's passing. He was a good guy who I met at Church of Christ of Apostolic Faith in Columbus Ohio. We use to have so much fun and it was a gentleman. He will be missed. My sincere condolences to the family.
Jessica (Daniels) Robinson
November 1, 2020
My prayers are with the family and friends of Mr Saunders. He truly was an inspiration as a teacher. I had the honor of him being my 5th grade teacher. He truly pushed you to be a better person and to achieve the most of your potential despite negative influences of the outside world. He truly gave me confidence that I was lacking as a child to be successful in life. His bright shining light will definitely be missed.
Joanne Langdon
October 31, 2020
Darryl was a kind, caring and a giving person and would help you anyway he could. Darryl will be greatly missed and I will cherish his memory until the Lord calls me home not only was he my realtor but he was my best friend.
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