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Darryl Ray "Big D" Saunders

Darryl Saunders Obituary

SAUNDERS WINSTON-SALEM - Darryl Ray Saunders "Big D" Jan. 30, 1983 - Jan. 17, 2012 Mr. Darryl Ray Saunders was born January 30, 1983 to Gwendolyn Saunders and James Ray Monroe. "Big D", as he was known to his friends and family, passed away on January 17, 2012. Darryl was a 2001 graduate of Mt. Tabor High School. He worked at Domino's Pizza, Atrium Windows and Doors and was currently 3rd shift Assistant Manager at Steak and Shake Restaurant. In addition to his parents, Darryl leaves behind to cherish his memories: his future wife, Shanna Young; two brothers: Larry L. Saunders and Dennis Ray (Kenya) Cole; sister, Chantia L. Saunders; grandmother, Celeste Monroe; three aunts: Josephine (Paul) Gambil, Linda Thompson and Brenda Thompson; a host of nieces, nephews, cousins, other relatives and friends. Funeral services will be held at 2:00 p.m. on Tuesday, January 24, 2012 in the chapel of Clark S. Brown & Sons Funeral Home. The family will greet friends one hour prior to the service. Interment will be in Evergreen Cemetery. (Clark S. Brown & Sons, www. clarksbrownandsons.com)

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Published by Winston-Salem Journal from Jan. 20 to Jan. 23, 2012.

Memories and Condolences
for Darryl Saunders

26 Entries

Wanda Brooks

January 14, 2022

To the family and friends; time does not always heal hurt. However love for one another helps us to face the pain of losing our loved ones. May we all live our lives and continue to remember your smile and personality as we try to live up to your expectations of being a kind and wonderful young man. May God continue to watch over the family and friends. Love Wanda B. Miss you Darryl and Gwen.

Wanda Brooks

January 14, 2020

To family and friends all love ones of Darryl Saunders, want a kind and gentle soul he was. His smiles as contagious not to forget he was quite handsome too. I knew him through his mother Gwendolyn whom I worked with. May God continue to bless all of you as we will never forget him.

Jenn

February 16, 2012

Just thinking about you! I miss you!

February 15, 2012

I went to high school With "Big D". I would like to express my condolences to the family. He was a kind person with a beautiful spirit . You will trylu be missed
-RL tucker

Robyn Maurer

February 11, 2012

I'm so sorry to hear what happened to you! If I would have know I would have been there,but like always I'm the last to know! But u was one in a million and will always be loved and miss! See you soon Big D u were always my brother!

Stephanie Barclay

February 7, 2012

I met Big D when he was 17 and came to work at Domino's Pizza with his cohorts, Ced and Will. I don't know if he ever talked about that crazy woman who yelled all the time--that was me, lol. But I never had to yell at him.
We all loved him at Domino's. Some of us marvelled at how such a big guy who looked like he could crumble bricks with his bare hands could be so sweet and shy, and speak so softly. He had a radiant smile. Heck, he was just a radiant guy all around. And I always expected that he, along with Ced and Will, would become outstanding young men.
In the years since Domino's, I'd run into Darryl every now and again and we'd catch up for a minute or two. And it was always great to see him, hear he was doing well. I can't believe he's gone. I know that the sense of loss I feel is nothing compared to you, his family, his fiancee, his closest friends--but there is a hole in my heart too. I grieve with you. This world has lost a quiet giant, a great light. But I know in my heart of hearts he is Home, and whole, and keeping an eye on all his loved ones.

A STEELE

January 27, 2012

BIG D WHATS GOOD MY BROTHER THIS STEELE DAMN FAM IM SORRY TO HEAR THE NEWS I JUST SAW YOU IN WALMART BOUT A WEEK AGO. YOU WHERE AND IN MY EYES STILL ARE A GOOD FRIEND.

Mary Ellen Caudle

January 25, 2012

You will be truly missed! You are one of the sweetest guys I know! We all miss and love you! You will forever be in my heart! Love and Miss ya.. Mary Ellen

Tina blackmon

January 25, 2012

you will be missed but the love will never go any were. Hope to see you there

Tina Blackmon

January 25, 2012

Hay Darrell want to say I love and will miss you. You were just like one of my brothers,i could talk to you when i was down and you will be missed dearly.

Jenn Flippin

January 25, 2012

Darryl, I know your in a better place but I cant come to terms with the fact that your gone just yet. In time I'm sure it will get easier as life does go on, But I just want you to know that you were so loved by so many and only God knows the reason why he needed you in heaven more then we needed you here on earth. Maybe one day I will understand why he took you when he did but until then please know that you were will forever be missed and loved and we cant wait to see you again :) I love you!

January 24, 2012

Thoughts and Prayers are with the Family and Friends today!

He always took great care of us 3rd shift at Steak & Shake!

Baby Dolls, Rural Hall,NC

Monike Jenkins

January 24, 2012

Oh my, Darryl the little time I knew yu I knw yur a great man nd yu will be missed by many. I will continue to pray for the family. Weeping may endureth for a night but joy comes in the morning. This is really hard to believe...Shauna may God be wiff yu nd ms. Saunders. Love yu !!!!

Danialyss-Nani lopez

January 24, 2012

Big D was the sweetest person.I never saw him sad or angy in all the years ive known him.he always uplifted ur spirits and was"the go to guy".not only was he a long time coworker but he was a dear friend first and foremost.although he may not be with us physicaly,but im memmory he lives on.

Darlene Ewing

January 24, 2012

Gwen..may god continue to keep you & your family in his arms.Darryl was a good young man an he will truly be missed,never fogotten.R.I.P. "Big D" ....Garey Henderson-family (WS)

amber hege

January 24, 2012

U will b missed. What a good friend n great manager u were. I will c u on the other side.

Shane Reid

January 23, 2012

We were good friends we worked together u was like my big brother and ima miss u man love u bra

Jennifer Brown

January 23, 2012

Well we sure will miss you D. It was good seeing you one last time today my friend, but I know god needs you more. I dont cry because i'm sad I cry because i'm gonna miss seeing you and talking to you, but now your my guardian angel in heaven. Everytime I eat a chocolate chip cookie know it's for you :-) missing you lots friend.

joy caudle

January 23, 2012

May we all remember Big "D" by the sweet smile he always carried on his face!what a wonderful person and friend he was.you will be missed dearly.my prayers are with the family

January 23, 2012

Gwen, you have my deepest and heart felt sympathy.
I continue to pray for you and your family.
I will always remember Darryl as kind, gentle and with lots of manners. He had the most wonderful smile. God will see you through.
Much love, Wanda B.

Cedrick Weldon

January 23, 2012

The day has come the day has gone: I never thought you would be gone I pray for you and for your peeps until we meet again rest in peace: my homie my friend my kilkare neighbor all of the above we have so many memories together we got our 1st tattoo together went to ATL together the list goes on you will be missed dearly I love you always. R.I.P

~~SMILES~~

Andrea Rogers

January 23, 2012

Big D. ur going to be missed, I worked with Big D. n he was always a friend to me n a person that would always listen n give me advise. Big D. always tried to help a friend when in need if he could, he was just that kind of person. He had a big heart n made room for everyone he knew n loved. My prayers go out to his family n future wife who loved alot n always talked very highly of..........R.I.P. Big D. We had great times, n Im sad that u are no longer with us, u aolways knew how to make someone smile, God Bless............................SMILES

Shelley Cavanaugh

January 23, 2012

Big Darryl, you are gone but NEVER forgotten.

Pooh Washington

January 22, 2012

Big D you will be missed. I remember those days on kilkare before and after school. The times we had in the van. I will miss you dearly.

Debbie Sutphin

January 21, 2012

My thoughts & prayers go out to the family & frineds. I worked with Big D @ Steak & Shake for 8 months on 3 shift. He was one of the sweets, caring, loving, had a big heart, & full of life persons that I have ever known in my life. I will miss him dearly & I am so glad that I got to know & work with him. He will forever have a place in my heart & I will never forget him. May God b with all of u @ ur time of need.

Sierra Graves-Brown

January 21, 2012

A kind gentle soul that touched everyone with a smile. You will be remembered...a great friend . My prayers are with your family and to shanna. May you rest on peace.

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