Daniel Lee Sandoval, 56, of Ozark passed away on Thanksgiving Day, November 26, 2020 at Cox South Medical Center in Springfield.
Daniel was born on February 8, 1964 in San Jose, CA; the son of Lawrence and Helen (Hernandez) Sandoval. On November 9, 1985 he married Karrie Moses at San Jose First Assembly of God church in San Jose, CA. She survives.
Also surviving are Daniel's daughters, Cymbre Sandoval and Karissa Bell; siblings, Lawrence Sandoval, Deborah Sandoval and Mark Sandoval; father Lawrence Sandoval Sr. and Grandchildren Ava Patrick and Beau Harrison.
Daniel was preceded in death by his mother, Helen Sandoval.
Daniel was a strong man of faith who loved God and had an eagerness to serve the Lord. He was dedicated to the Church and held many positions throughout his ministry including an ordained minister, loving youth pastor, talented sound technician, bus driver, editor of multiple gospel publications and served as an anointed singer and musician. Daniel was a devoted husband, father and grandfather who had a fierce love for his family. His grandchildren loved their Papa endlessly and they both had a special place in his heart and brought him great joy. Daniel had a passion for riding and building his Kawasaki motorcycles. He was a member of the Christian Motorcycles Association of Springfield and cherished the friendships he found there. Daniel was a great man who will be dearly missed by all who knew him.
A Funeral will be held for Daniel at 6:00 PM on Thursday, December 3, 2020 at Ozark Full Gospel Church in Ozark. Friends and relatives are invited to a Visitation with the family two hours prior to the service at the church, from 4:00-6:00 PM. A Private Burial will be held at Hopedale Cemetery at a later time.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the family's GoFundMe at https://gf.me/u/zafgpn