of Van Buren, AR
June 19, 1963 - June 29, 2015
Darin Eugene King, 52, of Van Buren died June 29, 2015. He was born June 19, 1963 in Joplin, Missouri the son of James Edward and Barbara Ann (Hadley) King. He was of the Pentecostal faith, a forest fire fighter in California, a carpenter and worked at various factories.
Darin was preceded in death by his parents, James and Barbara King; one sister, Donna King; and his step-father, Ken Southard.
He is survived by his wife, Kelly King of Booneville; two sons, Logan King of Fort Smith and David Lott of Booneville; one brother, David King and wife Jackie of Sparta, Wisconsin; and two sisters, Debra Moore and husband David of Van Buren, and Margaret King of Missouri; his step-mother, Shirley King of Gridley, Calif.; three step-brothers, Tommy Buckley and wife Debbie of Arizona, Kyle and Ryan King both of Gridley, Calif.; two step-sisters, Monica and Belinda Buckley also of Gridley, Calif.; numerous nieces, nephews, family members and friends.
A private family memorial service will be held at a later date.
Rest In Peace sir homey, I'll never forget this guy, he had a heart that was green and gold, I mean a heart of gold ! Loved watching Packer games with him, shootin the shit and a whole lotta laughs ! You'll be missed !
There was never a dull moment with Uncle Darin. He was always up for a good joke to make us laugh and smile. He will be be greatly missed.
Love,
Justin and Ashley
We will remember him in our thoughts and hearts. His passing was much too soon for everyone. Keeping you in our prayers.
Love Aunt Vija
Memories were with me last night as I watched fireworks of another time in Vicki's yard in Wisconsin on a different 4th of July.. with Darin lighting rockets and firecrackers and David, Logan, Jonathan, and Gabe having a great time. Darin made those kind of times a whole lot of fun. He will be missed. I send you my prayers.
I wish i could have known you especially since all the great things our relatives have said about you., i feel left out but say hi for me to all our family. Up there with you esp my grandma marge and grandpa fred and me me love renee
Pokey said we will meet again untell then can't wait to see you and uncle Sonny meme and grandpa Mary Lee king Beebe
To Daren we will all miss you very much my sister malinda said every thing I wanted to say only she remembered when you did the head stand on the wall I remember when you were on the roof top dancing around and teasing or dad and your dad cause we all were going to all get a spanking don't remember what we all did but you Daren had every one laughing so hard that we never did get in trouble our dear god above sure has his hands full love you my dear cousin I am giving you a big hug and a big smile
You will be miss Darin :-( R.I.P my friend.
Dear Uncle Darin,
The first word that always pops in to my head when I think about you is "fun". Whenever you would visit I would first see that big smile and then you would give me a hug and pinch my butt 😀. You always had a great sense humor and I knew I would have a lot of laughs when I saw you. You've been an inspiration to me to try and bring that enjoyment to others and to put their needs before my own. I hope I can honor your memory by being the uncle you were to me to my nieces and nephews. I love you and you will be truly missed.
Your Nephew, Tony King
Dear brother-in-law, I will always remember your ability to make me laugh even when I was mad at you! You sure will be missed Derwood (I know you hated when I called you that-which is why I kept doing it;). I will take good care of your brother.
Darin you were and are a special cousin brother and friend I will remember you always and the funny thing you did as kids growing up togather you did them hand stand walks and made them funny faces you had a special gift Darin and I remember the time you lived with me and mark you always seam to bring Sunshine in revert ones life God bless you Darinw we will meat again God bless the family but I know we will meet again in heaven missing you with love the king side families :)
Darin was a good man who would help anyone when he could he will be greatly missed and we all know he is in a better place.
I love you uncle Daren you are gone but never will you be forgotten you will always be in my thoughts I miss you always you are in a better place
He will be missed very much
Darin you will be missed . You was a great friend and we spent time talking several times . I will and do miss that . But I know one day I will see you in heaven .
I'm gonna miss you. I never got to tell you just how much I thought of you,for that I'm sorry.I looked up to you with great love and respect.You were always there to protect me. I'll miss your smile.I know your resting in heaven with our father.Until we see each other again,love your sissypie!
I'll never forget your humor and the laughs. Love ya bunches Uncle.
I remember playing with sonnets kids when we were all little. I know uncle sonny is happy to se Darin.
I wish we would have had more time.You will be missed cuz. Family is forever.
My Dearest brother
The memories I have of you will never fade. You were my brother, my protector, and my friend. My tears flow for you righ now. But I know that I will see you again in Heaven. Until then, just remember that I love you you little red headed monkey.
Darin loved his boys, wife and family very much. A man that would do anything he could for those he loved.
I'll miss you with all my heart. You brought a smile and emotional fulfillment every time I seen you. New adventures await and some day, I hope to share the many we had on earth. You always were the curious one, let me know how it is up there:) Tell Mom and Dad Hi for us and that we're thinking about them as well. Stay strong my brother...
I miss you dearly
So sorry for your loss. May the words spoken at John 5:28,29 be of comfort to your family at this time.
I love you Darin and will always remember you as the amazing person you were. You always knew how to light up a room and always carried around that million dollar smile! I will see you again one day in Heaven!