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James C. Darby
November 2, 2010
Mr. James C. Darby, 91, passed away on Monday, November 1, 2010, in McDavid.
Mr. Darby was a native of Uriah, AL, and a resident of McDavid since 1947. He was a veteran and POW of WWII and attended the Pleasant Hill Baptist Church. He was preceded in death by a son, Donald Ray Darby, Sr.; a granddaughter, Tracey Simmons; his parents, Jeff and Ada Darby; a sister, Verna Mae Simmons, and a brother, Dovard Darby.
Survivors include his wife of 70 years, Lois Darby of McDavid; a son, James R. and Nancy Darby, Sr. of McDavid; a daughter, Edna Darby of McDavid; six grandchildren, Jamie and Janine Darby of Lebonon, IL, Kevin and Pam Darby of Herndon, VA, Donald Darby, Jr. of New Orleans, LA, Dana and Doodle Langhorne of McDavid, Deneen and Mike Brazel of Pensacola and Darla and Doug Coburn of Byrneville; 14 great-grandchildren; five great-great-grandchildren; and two sisters, Emma Lee Newton and Elsie Word, both of McDavid.
Funeral services will be held Friday, November 5 at 11:00 a.m. at the Petty-Eastside Chapel Funeral Home with the Rev. Kevin Hasty and the Rev. Doug Coburn officiating.
Burial will follow at Crary Memorial Cemetery with military honors. Pallbearers will be his great-grandsons.
Visitation will be held Thursday, November 4 between 6:00 and 9:00 p.m. at the Petty-Eastside Chapel Funeral Home in Atmore.
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5 Responses to “James C. Darby”
I hate that I missed this because like many I would like to pay my respects to one of the nations finest sons. POW’s and MIA’s deserve all the respect America can give!
This man was a Hero!
Mr. Darby, You will not be forgotten
Mr. Darby left such a wonder life story to pass on. It was always nice listening to him talk about the good old days. It was my pleasure meeting him last year when moving next door to him. My husband has known Mr&Mrs. Darby for about 20 years & he meant so much to him. We will miss & remember him always. And we will make sure Mrs. Darby stays surrounded by those who love her dearly.
“Like a bird singing in the rain, let grateful memories survive in time of sorrow”
Our thoughts and prayers are with your Darby family during your time of sorrow.
May the love of those around you help you through the days ahead.
Condolences to all the family……….Jack and Barbara Ryals
There is only one thing that we can say to Paw Paw, we love you, started missing you the day you left us. I’m sure Daddy and Tracey were glad to meet you in your new home up high….Love you bunches “Jack & Tom”…This was mine and Mike’s new names….Still laugh at that one…Granny, you’re loved just as much, stay strong.