Birth date: Apr 18, 1956 Death date: Nov 16, 2009
Douglas Leon Darden Family and friends will gather together Thursday, November 19, 2009 2:00 p.m. at East Mountain Baptist Church to celebrate the life of Douglas Leon Darden. Reverends Wes Sherman and Aubrey Pate will officiat Read Obituary
Doug, you will be greatly missed. I worked many years with doug at Stemco and moved to AZ about 10years ago. Doug was a fine person you could always count on and trusted. May God Bless Your family In This Time of such a great Loss
##imported-begin##Neil Whyte##imported-end##
Mellye and family, Our deepest sympathy to you and your family for your heart breaking loss of your son. We pray that God gives you the strength to endure you pain. The Classy Cut Girls##imported-begin##kathy mitchell##imported-end##
Doug was just 18 months younger than myself. I did not consider him a nephew, but a brother and best friend. We sank a ski boat to the bottom of Lake Conroe. We took a trip to South Padre, buying a whole display of sunglasses for $5.00 at a flea market on the way. Doug always loved a good deal. Not until I turned to say something to him in the back seat did we realize the sunglasses were defective - the ear pieces were put on upside down, but we wore them anyway. Every time Doug would look at me he would laugh until his sides hurt. All he had to do was laugh and I couldn't help but laugh too - sometimes not even knowing what he was laughing about. In the darkest times of my life, even though I was in another state, Doug was online every morning to offer encouraging words, even offering to come to Tennessee to get me and bring me home. He grilled the best steaks I have ever eaten. He lived less than 3 miles from me, but I drove right on by his house almost daily, not taking the time to stop and visit, which is all he wanted me to do. I love you Doug - my "brother", my best friend. I will see you again some day and can't wait to hear your laughter again. Family gatherings will never be the same without you. Until we meet again - your Aunt Wanda.
##imported-begin##Wanda Densman##imported-end##
Doug was a great guy and friend, I remember growing up with him on Twilight dr. He will be missed by many! My condolence to the Darden family.##imported-begin##Pam Snider Meacham##imported-end##
Doug was a great guy. I am so sorry for your loss. He was our classmate from Gilmer High Class of 75.##imported-begin##Lisa Talley Bickerdike##imported-end##
Dee Laine,
My deepest sympathies for you and your loved ones. You will be in my thoughts and prayers. I am so sorry to hear about your loss.##imported-begin##Deletta Parrish##imported-end##
With deepest sympathy. Our hearfilled prayers are with you during this time of loss.
Norman & Nancy Trainer
Barbara & William Gilstrap##imported-begin##Norman & Nancy Trainer & William & Barbara Gilstrap##imported-end##
Darden Family
When I think of Doug, I remember his smile that would welcome you in and make you feel at home. What a loss. Your family is my prayers and thoughts.##imported-begin##Tess Nichols##imported-end##
To all the Dardens. We are saddened by your loss and know that we will keep you in our prayers.
Bill and Pat Puckett##imported-begin##Bill Puckett##imported-end##
Mellye & Bud,
We were saddened to hear the news of the loss of your Son. Our thoughts and prayers are with you.##imported-begin##Roxanne & Gregg Gipe##imported-end##
