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Obituary For Darryl Eugene Ward
Born on August 12, 1963 in Tallahassee, FL to the late Jewell E. Robinson and Eddie Lee Ward. Darryl is known for his.generous spirit, infectious laughter, witty sense of humor, and unwavering loyalty to those he cared about. On April 6, 2025, Darryl E. Ward entered his eternal rest.
Darryl was a 1981 graduate of Amos P. Godby High School. Shortly after graduation Darryl enlisted in the Army where he served three years and then immediately enlisted in the Army National Guard for the next twenty years, where he moved up the ranks to become a Staff Sergeant. During this time, he deepened his values of service, loyalty, and honor to be instilled throughout his life. After his retirement from the service, Darryl was employed by the then Tallahassee Community Hospital for over 25 years. Darryl continued serving his community with his employment with the Florida Department of Commerce as an Employment Security Representative for 21 years.
Darryl was preceded in death by his parents, Jewell E. Robinson and Eddie Lee Ward; Grandmother, Alma Robinson-Kelly brother, Michael D. Smith, and sister, and aunt, Anita L. Robinson, and uncle, Robert Kelly.
Left to cherish his memories are his loving and devoted wife, Kim Andrews Ward, two loving children, Darryl Jr. and Ariel. Bonus daughters Tashonne Timson and Jhebria Andrews, and bonus grandchildren Tahj, Skylar and Harmony, all of Houston Tx. Siblings: his twin sister Carol J. Ward, Sheila, twin brothers Victor Juan (Mica) and Vincent Thompson {aka White Boy}, all of Tallahassee, FL and Barney Joe Allen He also leaves several other siblings. A special nephew/son, Johnny Lee Thompson and special nieces, Shauntrell Thompson and Shalandra Ward, as well as several other nieces and nephews. Uncles Bernard Kelly, James Kelly (Valerie), godbrother, Freddie Rouse of Tallahassee, FL and a beloved cousin, Charles Robinson of Ohio.
Mother in law Ceola Andrews and sister in laws Cassandra Odoms, Pat Andrews - Dixon (Henry) and Gladys Andrews all of Pensacola Fl. Brother in laws Clyde Odoms ( Annette) Dothan Alabama, Willie Andrews Jr ( Vera) and Thomas Andrews ( Isabel) all of Boston MA and Douglas Andrews Pensacola FL as well as a host of other relatives, special friends, and loved ones.
Though his physical presence will be missed, his legacy will live on in our hearts
Funeral service will be Saturday, April 12, 2025 @ 3:00 P.M. at the Greater St. Mark P.B. Church. Burial will be 12:00 (Noon) Monday, April 14, 2025 at the Tallahassee National Cemetery.
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I meet Darryl while working with him at the Florida Department of Economic Opportunity now the Florida Department of Commerce. Through all those years my fondest memories of him were when he stopped by to say hello and left me crying with laughter. He always had a funny story or something smart to say that just made my day. He was a natural comedian. I will definitely miss the sunshine and joy he brought to my day. My condolences and prayers go out to the family during this difficult time. Ursula Jordan
To Little Darryl (Coach) and family: Mere words can not adequately express my deepest and sincerest condolences on the loss on Big Darryl. Please know you and your family are in Big John, Little John, and my hearts, thoughts, and prayers for comfort and peace. Forever FAMULY.💖
Family & Friends, please accept my heartfelt condolences regarding the passing of Darryl Ward. He was indeed a gentle and extremely polite gentleman. He is affectionately known as "Bigfoot or Foot" within my family! I married his cousin, Teresa Robinson who expired in 2017. Our children, Joycelyn "Moochie," Valerie, and Judi along with myself will lift the family up in prayer and pray that God keeps and comforts you during this difficult season of your life! We further look forward to the day when the Lord himself shall descend from heaven with a shout, with the voice of the archangel, and with the trump of God: and the dead in Christ shall rise first: Then we which are alive and remain shall be caught up together with them in the clouds, to meet the Lord in the air: and so shall we ever be with the Lord. As the slaves of old would say, "There's gonna to be a great gittin up mornin!" Therefore, we're looking to reunite with all of our loved ones who have fallen asleep in Jesus Christ!
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