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Irvin III 72, of Brandon, passed away on Monday, February 26, 2018. A native of Milledgeville, GA, he had resided here since 1985 coming from Maitland, FL. He served as a Green Beret with the Army Special Forces in Vietnam. Saunders was a Staff Sergeant with the 5th SFG (Airborne). He was also a graduate of the University of Georgia with a Bachelor of Business Administration and a Master of Public Administration. He retired as a Major after 20 years with the Hillsborough County Sheriff's Office and was a Scoutmaster for the Boy Scouts for over 40 years. He is survived by his English bulldog, Bandit and his wife of 47 years, Susan; son, Stephen I. Saunders IV (Heather); grandchildren, Mason Stephen Saunders, Emery Shea Saunders; daughters, Elisabeth Anne Saunders (Jeff), granddog, Cady Saunders, Shannon Dingle (Lee); and six grandchildren. Services will be held on Sunday, March 11 at 2 pm, at Apostles Lutheran Church in Brandon followed by the burial at Limona Cemetery. A Celebration of Life will follow at Center Place, Brandon. Memorial donations may be made to Operation Smile or the Brandon Kiwanis Foundation. Please sign guestbook at
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Warren Rhinerson
March 14, 2018
I didn't know him very long, he was one of my boy scout leaders when I first moved to Brandon from Jacksonville, before moving back to Jacksonville. I got the most rank improvements under him than any other scout leader I ever had, a truly great man who cared more for his fellow man than anyone I have yet to meet. My only regret is I could not show him I finally kept my Promise to make it to Eagle Scout.
Rest In Peace
Fred Schwabe
March 9, 2018
Susan...what a shock..Steve was a great guy..he saved Batbaras life...all we can say is RIP.
It was his turn..we all will get a turn. Barb and I want to share yor grief..Stay strong like I know you will..you are in our prayers
Barb and Fred Schwabe
Butch Bearden
March 6, 2018
To all family members, my most sincere condolences to each of you. I got to know him, on both a professional and personal level, while he was Jail Division III Commander. I had the utmost respect for him. He kept his military days low key. A very proud and quiet man. He did so very much for the youth in the Brandon area. God bless you all.
Roger Arrowood
March 5, 2018
Susan and family, I'm so sorry for your loss. I've known Steve for over 20 years and will miss him. He was a great man and dear friend.
Heather & Mark Souther
February 28, 2018
My family and I will dearly miss Steve. We knew him for over 30 years and will always remember his kindness and great sense of humor. Our thoughts and prayers are with Susan and the family.
Diann Fisher
February 28, 2018
Dear Susan and family,
My sincere condolences for the loss of your loving husband and father. Please know I am here for you if there is anything I can do for any of you. My heart goes out to you. Steve was truly a great man. God Speed!
Hugs to all of you!!
Sincerely,
Diann Fisher
D'Ann White
February 27, 2018
Steve was not only a dear friend but he was my son's Scoutmaster and served a mentor to my son and many other youngsters in Brandon. He can truly smile down at us from heaven knowing that he truly made a difference in the lives of the many, many people who knew and loved him and in this community where he worked tirelessly to make it a great place to live.
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