Daniel James Saunders, age 83, of Little Rock, Arkansas passed away at his home on December 12, 2024. He was born in Detroit, Michigan on January, 23, 1941 to parents Edward Thomas Saunders and Virginia Marie Compton.
Daniel is preceded in death by mother Virginia Wiltze and father Edward Saunders. Also preceded by siblings Constance Mace and Kenneth Saunders.
He is survived by sisters Janice Cushard, Judith Benedict and Cindy Johnston, brothers, David Saunders, Michael Saunders, Bob Saunders and Timothy Saunders.
Daniel was a resident of East End, Arkansas but lived in Florida and California most of his adult life. He did spend 1963-1965 serving our nation in the Army and was stationed in Germany for a year. He loved to swim and play organ. Before retirement, Dan worked as a civilian for the US government at camp Pendleton near San Diego.
A family-hosted service and luncheon will take place at Fillippa’s Restaurant located at 45125 Mound Rd, Shelby Township, MI 48317 at 2:00pm on Saturday, January 11, 2025.
Arrangements by A Natural State Funeral Service 2620 West Main Street, Jacksonville, Arkansas 72076. 501-982-3400. Online guestbook available at www.anaturalstatefuneralservice.com
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