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Darin Saunders

May 18, 1969 - March 6, 2020
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Visitation

Friday, March 13, 2020 from 2-8p.m. at THE CALHOUN FUNERAL HOME 23000 Rockside Rd. Bedford Hts. OH, 44146. The family will receive friends from 6-8p.m.

Service

The Celebration of Life will be held on Saturday, March 14, 2020 Wake: 9:30a.m. Funeral: 10:30a.m. at Olivet Institutional Baptist Church 8712 Quincy Ave. Cleveland OH, 44106.

Darin Saunders, age 50, went home to be with the Lord on March 6, 2020. Darin is survived by his beloved wife, Valerie; children, Lesley, Kalah, and Morgan; parents, Clarence Saunders, and the late Gwendolyn Saunders; siblings Darryl (Lisa), and Dana (Carla).

Randyl Bernard left a message on March 14, 2020:
I love you Papa Saunders and I’m going to miss you Watch over us and continue to guide and protect us.
Coretta Bozeman left a message on March 14, 2020:
Thank you, Lord for the blessing of Darin Saunders. Darin, you radiated positivity and kindness. Val, you, your children, and your family will always be family to me. From day one, I witnessed how Darin's spirit glowed from the inside out. Darin LOVED and was in LOVE with his family and he enjoyed living his best life. Please know Darin lives eternally through the light and love in each of you. Heaven has truly regained an angel that we were blessed to have for a moment. RIP
Coretta Bozeman left a message on March 14, 2020:
Thank you, Lord for the blessing of Darin Saunders. He was a wonderful person with an uplifting spirit. Darin radiated positivity always. Val, you, your children, and family will always be family to me. I love you all and please know Darin lives on through the love and light in each of you....for eternity.
Anastacio Tito Vázquez, Jr & Family left a message on March 14, 2020:
The Vázquez Family send our sincere condolences to the family.
Cindy Taylor Allred left a message on March 14, 2020:
Sorry I couldn't be there with you today cousin but know that I am praying for you and the girls. May God comfort you at this difficult time. I love you!
Peace of mind is a call away. We’re here when you need us most.
Anastacio Tito Vázquez Jr. & Family left a message on March 14, 2020:
The Vázquez, Jr. Family sends our sincere condolences to the family. May he rest in Heaven, he will always be loved, forever missed, but never forgotten.
Allan Jones left a message on March 13, 2020:
My Deepest Condolences... Rest In Paradise.. God Bless You & Your Family Poop!!
Dion Allen left a message on March 13, 2020:
Salt of the earth....best way to describe this man. He will be missed. My condolences to his wife and daughters and to his extended family
Vivian and Hope left a message on March 13, 2020:
To the Saunders family we offer our deepest condolences. We pray for your comfort and wish you peace. May Darin’s memory be a blessing.
Tina Chavis left a message on March 13, 2020:
My deepest condolences.
Dionne Menefee Griffin left a message on March 13, 2020:
I am at a lost for words. My condolences to Valerie, Leslie, Kalah and Morgan and the rest of the family. My heart will be with you all.
Timmy and Shawauna Scott left a message on March 12, 2020:
Our sincere condolences to you and your family. We are truly saddened of the loss of Darin. Our prayers are with you and your family. May God give you strength through this difficult time. We love you all.
Brenda Tufts left a message on March 12, 2020:
Our sincere condolences to the family. Darin visited our home grownup on Shaker. He was always pleasant and a joy in being a friend to my son David. Brenda Tufts and David Tufts
Dwayne Fort left a message on March 11, 2020:
My sincere condolences to the Saunders family. May the lord be with you during this difficult time.
Carol Noah left a message on March 11, 2020:
Condolences to Family Rest in Heaven Classmate C/0 87!
Rocky & Amy Williams left a message on March 11, 2020:
We will miss you Poop. May God comfort us in our time of bereavement.
Rocky & Amy Williams left a message on March 11, 2020:
We will miss you Poop!!! We will also be praying for the family. May God comfort you all in your time of bereavement. Lean on the Lord he will keep and protect us.
Tim & Virginia Stone left a message on March 11, 2020:
Our deepest sympathy to the Saunders family. "Blessed are the pure in heart, for they shall see God" (Matthew 5:8).
Jeff Bell left a message on March 11, 2020:
May GOD bless your family during this challenging time and beyond. My sincere, deepest sympathy.
Denise Stanford left a message on March 11, 2020:
My sincere condolences to the family. Rest in heaven Darin you will forever be missed.
Peace of mind is a call away. We’re here when you need us most.
Donna Marshall Neal left a message on March 11, 2020:
My sincerest condolences to the Saunders family. I knew Darin since my days at Lomond...My thoughts and prayers are with you all....
Meredith Turner left a message on March 11, 2020:
Poop!! So thankful that God allowed us to share part of our journey..together impacting the lives of young people! Shaker will never be the same my friend. Til the wheels fall off!! My thoughts and prayers are with your Val, your family, and friends, all who loved you and laughed with you! RIH DS ❤️
Gaynell Wade left a message on March 10, 2020:
To Valerie, Leslie, Kayla, Morgan, Dea. Saunders and Family, Deepest Sympathy and prayers for peace, strength and endurance in the loss of your beloved husband, father, son and brother.
Willie Brewton left a message on March 10, 2020:
My condolences to the family
Tracey Hubbard left a message on March 10, 2020:
My condolences to family.RIH
Tracey Hubbard left a message on March 10, 2020:
My condolences to the family.You be truly miss.RIH Poopie
Tracey Hubbard left a message on March 10, 2020:
My condolences to the family .You truly be missed Poopie.RIH
David Loveman left a message on March 10, 2020:
My most heart felt deepest condolences to Darin"s Family and Friends. I and many where so very fortunate to be able to grow up with and know such a great man. Sending prayers and much love to all who are grieving R.I.P. Poop
Sabrina M. Harris left a message on March 10, 2020:
Valerie, I am truly sorry to hear of Darin's passing Please accept my deepest condolences and may our prayers help comfort you and the family...Love you Val...
Reggie Young left a message on March 10, 2020:
My sincere and deepest sympathy and condolences to the Saunders family. Darin you will be truly missed. Rest in peace my brother rest in peace.
Timothy Tramble left a message on March 10, 2020:
We here at Burten, Bell, Carr Development, Inc. are deeply saddened and our hearts are heavy in memory of Darin Saunders, our professional painter. His family has lost a wonderful humanitarian and asset to our community. You have our most sincere condolences. Darin painted nearly everything we own from our office to BoxSpot as a master craftsman. His work was exceptional. He always expressed pride in being a part of the revitalization of the community. We will missed his smile, his energy and his undying commitment to the community.
Marty Ezelle left a message on March 10, 2020:
I'm truly saddened by this. I have many fond memories playing football, basketball, any bounce, etx. with Poopy and the rest of the Scottsdale /Rolliston crew. My sincere thoughts and prayers to the family.
Peggy Buchanon left a message on March 10, 2020:
CONDOLENCES AND PRAYERS TO FAMILY OF DARIN. SAVIOR WRAP YOUR ARMS AROUND THEM, GIVE COURAGE, STRENGTH, HEALING DURING THEIR TIME OF SORROW.
Jessica White Ostrander left a message on March 10, 2020:
My deepest sympathies and prayers for Darin's family and friends. God Bless you Darin.
James Amato left a message on March 10, 2020:
Rest In Peace Brother
Keith Rucker left a message on March 10, 2020:
Poopy, though I only spent a short time with you guys at Shaker for my last year of high school, you guys accepted me with open arms. We had a great tight-knit group and it showed by how we played and performed on the field as well as how we took care of one another and had one another’s back off the field. You will be missed brother, my prayers and condolences to your family and the rest of our red raider crew!
James Donald left a message on March 10, 2020:
I would to send my condolences to Dariin's family. Darin was one of my regular guests and we would talk about Sports, Business, Life and Family. Darin will be missed. James UH Applebee's
David W. Price left a message on March 9, 2020:
Valerie, with my deepest sympathy and condolences to you and your family, may God be with you in this time of sorrow. David w. Price, Price Builders
John "John" Morgan left a message on March 9, 2020:
I remember growing up with Poopy and all Rolliston Rd/Scottsdale Blvd crew. Our childhood could not have been any better. You were taken away from us too soon my friend. My thoughts and prayers go out to your family. We will all miss you.
Coach left a message on March 9, 2020:
My deepest condolences to the family and God’s Blessings as well. Great guy and always a pleasure to spend time with chopping it up at Applebee’s. We will truly miss Darin and will keep the family in our prayers. If I can do anything for the family dong hesitate to ask. God Bless, Coach
Peace of mind is a call away. We’re here when you need us most.
Pansy Coleman left a message on March 9, 2020:
To my dear friend Pat Lockhart and all the immediate family and friends; I cannot attend the home going but pray that the love and strength of God and our Lord Jesus Christ abound in your hearts day by day! And that the sweet memories you share bring you joy. Prayerfully, Pansy Coleman
Wanda F. Elder left a message on March 9, 2020:
Cuz I love and miss you. You are in the arms of our God. Rest in peace with the others we have lost.
Troy Peterson left a message on March 9, 2020:
My deepest condolences to my dear friend Val and the Saunders family during this very sad time with the loss of Darin! My prayers go out to you Val and may God keep you under his embrace always.
Rod Isham left a message on March 9, 2020:
As next door neighbors and as a neighborhood brother who showed me a lot, taught me a lot (toughness), my heart aches as this news. I pray for your wife children, brothers and especially your father. Are paths hadn’t crossed much recently, but you definitely had an impact on my life growing up. Prayers for your family. Until we are neighbors again in heaven!!! Rah-Ro
Tyree Thompson left a message on March 9, 2020:
RIP my brutha. Poop, as we affectionately called him, was a devoted father and family man.
Tyree Thompson left a message on March 9, 2020:
You will be missed my friend. RIP. Poop was a devoted father who loved his family above all else.
Eric Snead left a message on March 9, 2020:
Darin, you will be severely missed. I will miss running into you downtown and chatting up the old days, especially when it came to playing ball with you and Darryl. Rest in peace Poopy.
Carla Owens left a message on March 9, 2020:
You will be miss Cuz you will always have special place in my heart i love you very much love cuz carla
Patricia Clark left a message on March 9, 2020:
My deepest sympathy for the Saunders Family .
Darrell McCoy left a message on March 9, 2020:
Darin, forever and affectionately known as Poopy, how saddened I am to have lost you at such a young age. You will be missed, your brother Darrell McCoy
Rev. Dr. John C. Lentz, Jr. left a message on March 9, 2020:
Darin was a man of uncommon faith, love, courage, hope. A gentleman and a family man. I admired him greatly and so looked forward to seeing him at soccer and lacrosse fields across Ohio as our daughters grew up to be strong women. Val, Leslie, Kalah and Morgan - BLESS YOU. You are surrounded by love! John and Deanne
ALTHEA(SWEETIE) & RAYMOND RUFFIN left a message on March 9, 2020:
VALERIE,AND FAMILY: MY DEEPEST CONDOLENCE TO YOU. I AM SO SORRY FOR THE YOUR LOSS BUT WE ALL KNOW DARIN IS NOT LOST HE IS IN HEAVEN WITH OUR HEAVENLY FATHER - VAL IF THERE IS ANY TIME YOU NEED ME PLEASE REACH OUT I AM STILL JUST AN E-MAIL OR PHONE CALL AWAY . I LOVE YOU
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Please accept our deepest condolences for your family's loss.
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