Graveside service for Marcus Darby, 46, of Waterbury, CT, formerly Opelika, AL, will be at 12:30 p.m., Monday, August 31. 2020, at Evergreen Cemetery, 1409 Monroe Avenue, Opelika, AL 36801, Reverend Robert Cadenhead will officiate.
Mr. Darby, who passed away Saturday, August 22, 2020 in Connecticut, was born May 11, 1974 in Montgomery, Alabama.
Public viewing for Mr. Darby will be Monday, August 31, 2020, from 10:00 a.m. – 12:00 noon, at the funeral home
Survivors include: his children, Demarcus, Destiny, Marc, Marquest, Aniyah, Jahzir, Jeremiah, Josiah and Myrical; step-children, Stephanie, Tristan, Summer, Mi’Nasia and Zachariah; sister, Sherryll McCowan; brother, Terrence Omar; grandmother, Lelia Shaw; aunt, Roberta Green; niece, Nijea; devoted cousin, Whitney; his girlfriend, Courtney; and a host of cousins and friends whom he loved dearly.
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It was a blessing to have met you and watch my babies Nae and Z grown up with you. Nae was just 5 years old! Now to see the twins flourish and love their dad so much, it's priceless. May you Rest In Peace and continue to watch over your babies! Sleep easy Bama.
Me and you always argue over which beer taste better ..Heineken or CORONA..rest now my bro ...it was fun
We love you Bama I will never let your godson Forget you
Marc, you will truly be missed! This seems so surreal. I would never forget our first encounter, you holding up McDonald's drive-thru (with your southern accent) for a simple request. You were determined and persistent of your request which paid off years later. I'm grateful for the many chats we had about life, your goals, and the boys. You weren't just a brother-n-law but a true brother and friend. May you sleep in peace. ~Moretha and Family
Let me hold something.... Bama, rest easy my boy, heaven gained a real one.... Trav Canady
There are some people you cross path with in life and instantly think, "he's family". Our first encounter he walked straight up to me and said, "Aunt Val let me help you with that" as he reached to try to take the content from my hand. Poor thing, learned real quick don't take until it is offered. Marcus was not phased one bit, he said "I have heard a lot about you Aunt Val nice to finally meet you", still insisting to carry my load. Marcus was good people, his love ran deep for his family. He would go out of his way to lighten your load.
As hard as it is to make sense of this, I know the Father has received Marcus unto Himself.
He lived, he loved and he laughed! Rest In Peace Marcus! ~ Lewis Family 886B
Marcus "Bama" may you sleep in peace, you're gone but not forgotten! You will forever be in our hearts, keep watching us! Love Always,Jenn, Ed&Jayden Our deepest sympathy to Sherryll, and family
RIP Marcus you are truly missed but you will never be forgotten. Thank God for the time we shared. M & P
As you comprehend this profound loss, let yourself cry knowing each tear is a note of love. Life brings tears, smiles, and memories. The tears dry, the smile fades, but the memories live on forever. With heartfelt sympathy! Marshana Sending love from the Goodman Family!!
Brandon & Nakia Lane (Lewis), Marc was fun to be around and welcomed us with open arms when we visited from Kansas City Missouri. We love and will miss him dearly.
Bae, loving you was easy.. losing you is sooo much harder! I will always love you and never forget you! You have changed my life and made me the happiest woman on earth and I will always love you for that! I promise to make sure Myrical knows/remembers her DaDa! I will always and forever love you and keep your memory alive! Watch over us and never leave my side. I love you!!! Forever Yours, Courtney
Marcus... our conversations about the Lord has now become your reality! Enjoy paradise! See you soon! Syetta Chapman
R .I.P Marcus you will truly be missed, we love you April & Darrell Bailey p.s Tay Tay said he love you and will miss (Bama)
Love you Always, Marcus "Bama". May you Rest In Peace. Love, Ka-ne
In peace I will lie down and sleep for you O LORD make me dwell in safety PSALM 4:8 We love and miss love! Aunt Martha Dowdell and Family
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