Daniel Gary Saunders, 71 of St. Petersburg, FL died unexpectedly January 30, 2023 and began a new life in the presence of his Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. Daniel was born September 29, 1951 in
Binghamton, NY and grew up in Johnson City, NY; burial will be in Riverhurst Cemetery, Endwell, NY.
He was predeceased by his parents Henry and J. Irene Saunders, sister Ruth and brother-in-law Jerome Ashley, brothers David and William Saunders, sister-in-law Shirley Delight (Ronald) Saunders. He is survived by brother Ronald, sister-in-laws Shirley Ann (David) Saunders and Irene (William) Saunders, sister Bonnie (Roy) Andersen, and brother Douglas (Rita) Saunders as well a many loving nieces and nephews. Daniel graduated from the University of Florida with a degree in Civil Engineering. He was employed as a Senior Professional Engineer in the Engineering Department of the City of St. Petersburg with 49 years of service. Until impeded by injury he was active in a local bicycle riding club.
He was a highly regarded, beloved and devoted Christian, a member of the Glad Tidings Church active in the music ministry and took opportunity to share his faith in prison ministry and numerous overseas mission trips. A memorial service will be held at Glad Tidings Church, 4200 17th Avenue N, St. Petersburg at 1PM Friday, February 17th. Officiating will be Pastor Randy Helms.
Donations in memory of Daniel can be made to Glad Tidings Church for Daniel Memorial.
Dan was a friend, prayer warrior, & a man of integrity. Thankful for his influence in our lives. We will miss him. There are few men as honorable as Dan Saunders. Our love & prayers are with his family. Heaven is getting sweeter every day.
Dan Sanders, this does not seem real. The most caring supportive generous man I have ever known, along with the best person I have ever known in my entire
life.!! you will always always be in my heart, I love you Dan Saunders
I was friends with Dan as a teenager at Glad Tidings many years ago. He was a faithful man of God who lived with integrity. He was always fun and respectful.
I remember the Saunders family arriving at Hlad Tidings Assembly of Gid church. I
I remember when the Saunders family began attending Glad Tidings Assembly of God church. I was a young teenager. A new member for our youth group! Dan was a fine young man. He was faithful to God, family and friends. He had a quiet strength and kind spirit. I am sure heaven is rejoicing.