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for Darnell Bates
Jamie
July 28, 2015
I'm in disbelief... My prayers go out to his family.. Darnell was a very good friend of mine and was one of the people I have ever met.. I know that he is in a better place.. You will be missed by so many..
October 28, 2014
I saw Darnell at the car wash all the time. Always so energetic and helpful. So sorry, prayers for your family. Leigh Searcy
angela moore
October 19, 2014
It saddens me to come with the fact you are gone. I'm still in disbelief. You were such a great person darnell. I will always remember the good times we had. My prayers and thoughts are with your family. I love you so much babe. The past ten years we had I will never forget. I know you're looking down smiling. Rest easy babe. Miss yoy and love you always.
Keyaira Jackson
October 10, 2014
it's crazy to think that I don't get to fuss with you an my uncle about coming over eating up all the food lol. I will miss you so much and I know you are in a better place smiling down on all of us. Love you "uncle" Darnell ?? R.I.Paradise ????
Summer
October 10, 2014
Love you always, Pookie!! My heart is truly broken into a million pieces. I will never, ever forget the time we had together and I will miss you always.
Dana Durham
October 10, 2014
My thoughts and prayers go out to this family. He was such a caring and giving man.
Lisa Miller
October 10, 2014
I only got to know Darnell for a few years but he was always kind and good to people. Fun to be around. My prayers go out to his family.
Jlynn Hall
October 10, 2014
Sending all my love to my Bates/Jones family... My thoughts and prayers are right there with you.??
Phyllis Rust
October 10, 2014
I feel as if I have lost a member of my family.
Stephanie
October 10, 2014
So sorry about your loss. You and your family will stay in our prayers. I know DB would love this "Go Cards". He will be missed.
Patricia Porter
October 10, 2014
I want to send my condolences to the family of this young man I knew him as a child and as an adult he was a well respected young man and was aways so kind my heart goes out to his family
Kristin
October 9, 2014
May God wrap His comforting arms around the family in this horrible time. Darnell was a very kind hearted man who would literally give the shirt off his back to anyone who needed it. He will be greatly missed. My prayers are with his loved ones.
Cheryl Combs-Rockelman
October 9, 2014
I have to say that I'd never met Darnell, but have heard what a wonderful, giving, smiling person he was. He would give you the shirt of his back if you needed it. I am truly sorry for your loss, no words can take away the pain that you feel. Feel his love and know that you will reunite, until then he lives in your heart, memories, those are treasures. Use those wonderful memories to help ease the pain, and talk to him, talk to God. You have friends, family, and please grow and help one another heal. Prayers to all of you!
Brittany Thomas
October 9, 2014
I'm so sorry for you're loss. He was a great man and father. He will truly be missed by many.
Drew Scales
October 9, 2014
I am a better person for knowing Darnell. My thoughts and love are with his family. I am honored to have been his friend.
Sherry & Chyanne Rasnick
October 9, 2014
My deepest sympathies being sent to Darnell's family. I had the pleasure of being a part of their family through his Granny who watched my daughter. And to this day they still love my daughter and treat her like family. Darnell was always a very sweet and kind young man. He always had a smile on his face and a kind word to say. I pray that God will wrap all of his friends and especially his family in His loving arms and comfort them during this tragic time. Darnell filled this world with kindness and joy and will be missed dearly. God has truly gained another angel. And he is in good hands with Granny and GrandNanny. We love this family and feel blessed to have know Darnell and the rest of the family.
napheteria Perdue
October 9, 2014
To the Price & Bates family there are no words that anyone could give to ease the pain but remember we serve a mighty God whom makes no mistakes look to God for answers! I love y'all!!!
Charles Crutcher
October 9, 2014
To the Bates Family: My thoughts and prayers go out to you all. Darnell will truely be missed.
Shelby Family
October 8, 2014
To Ms. Teresa Bates and family. We pray that God bring comfort to you all during this difficult time. You can find peace thru prayer...Our thoughts and prayers for you and the family are constant. Much love to you all!!! The Shelby Family
Brooke Griffith
October 8, 2014
To the Bates, Price, and Jackson families.
Keeping all of you in my thoughts and prayers during this difficult time. May God offer comfort through your time of grief. Prayers and hugs,
Tracey Martin
October 8, 2014
It gives me chills to even write this. I pray that you have found paradise and that you are smiling down. I am deeply saddened that this tragedy had to occur and I remember the last thing i said to you friday night as i gave you a hug was "be safe Darnell". Those words are forever playing in my head.I will never forget that laugh or smile. I am praying for your family and many friends. You were a very loved person. May you rest in peace my friend
Angela Mulberry
October 8, 2014
Prayers to family and friends. He was such a amazing guy I met through greg. You two made me laugh the hardest. I had not seen you in awhile but you were someone that touched my life that I will forever remember. You and Jade touched my heart. In the short time of our friendship I realized you were a great father, son, friend, and man. You will be greatly missed by so many. You always were there for US! Much love!
Frank Weathers
October 8, 2014
You will be missed old friend!
Jerihco Jackson
October 8, 2014
You are my other big brother and I will miss not seeing you with NY brother( Greg ). This is so hard to do cause I never thought I would have to say goodbye so soon. You will be missed bye me and my kids. Love always
Ruby Wilson
October 8, 2014
An angel who was taken so wrongfully and to soon from us. D you will be missed by everyone you ever met. I'll miss your contagious smile and ability to make any and everyone around you smile and laugh even when it seemed like the end of the world. Rest in peace sweet angel you may be gone but you will never be forgotten and you have changed so many lives for the best.
James Roberts
October 7, 2014
To the family of Darnell Bates. I came to know Darnell at his place of business and I am very saddened that he was take from you. I can only hope that your faith will get you through these troubled times and that we all can be comforted each time we think of Darnell. God bless you.
Sarah Clark
October 7, 2014
Darnell was a good man and father... He was always talking about Jade and showing me pictures of him and her.... Love you always Darnell... My heart has been shattered by this tragedy.. Gone but never forgotten.. Fly high
Summer Thomerson
October 7, 2014
You will be truly missed!! Your smile was contagious! I will forever be thankful for what time I had the pleasure of knowing you. RIP Pookie <3
doris clay
October 7, 2014
Skidda skidda skidda, skidda. I will always remember you. I love you too this day. You was a great friend even when our lives moved on. I'm showing you my bullet. You know, my muscles that you made fun of. I'll love you forever. Boom, Autumn, and myself say see you in heaven. Can't believe your gone.
Stephanie Darnell
October 7, 2014
So glad that I got to know you. You always had a big smile on your face. The sweetest person I have known. So sorry that your time here was short. You touched many people with your kindness and good heart. I know the bond that you and Greg Jackson shared. May you R.I.P. Darnell.
Ken Brown
October 7, 2014
I am so sorry for this tragic loss, Darnell was always so nice and upbeat. My prayers go out to His family.
Gregory Jackson
October 7, 2014
This is the hardest thing I well ever have to is writing this message to my friend my brother to say good bye never thought I have to do this in till we was about 80 but am here at 36 saying bye we started journey as brothers when was 6 playing in the Mud together then we became teens just thinking knew it all but we didn't know anything moving forward we are men with kids. You was the first person I told when I found I had a lil girl name Chloe and u said welcome to fatherhood you never judge me for anything have ever done and I the same. Your past didn't bother u keep and did what it took to secede never letting what anyone said about u get down with I look up to u for well brother I can't say goodbye I just say see u when I get there your brother always with love Mr . Brown haha our joke love Darnell L.Bates Rest eazy
Kathy Miller
October 7, 2014
Sorry for ur lose prayers are going out for his family .he will be missed but never will be forgotten
Monica Birch
October 7, 2014
Darnell may you rest in piece baby boy you may be gone but you will NEVER be forgotten I promise you that I wish I had the chance to talk to you I love yu still and always will you done everything in your power to make me happy and for that I'm forever thankful
Monica Birch
October 7, 2014
Darnell you may be gone but you will never ever be forgotten those 3 1/2 years I spent with you I wouldn't take back for one second I love you and always will you always made me smile and did everything in your power to make me the happiest woman on earth even though we didn't work out your still in my heart forever and always love your baby girl mo aka mocat
Katty Parks
October 7, 2014
I will never forget all the great times I had with Darnell. I will keep you in my heart forever boo.. I love n miss you always.. "MoKat"
Shelia Crawford
October 7, 2014
RIP Darnell... gone but not forgotten. U will be missed. Deepest sympathy to the Bates family.
October 7, 2014
im sorry to hear about darnell ive known im for a very long time.he was a good friend
Joan Jackson
October 7, 2014
Teresa and Family
my Deepest Sympathy goes out to you and your family. He is going to be truly miss by all that knew him. Mostly by his best friend and brother and myself my son. not blood but to us he was. We are going to miss, his big Smile, Jokes, eating all of the apples, I'm going to miss you my son you'll always be in my heart. Until we see each other again Love you my son R.I.P Darnell
Sarah Whitfield
October 7, 2014
To the Bates Family. I am shocked and saddened by the sudden loss of Darnell. May he RIP. Wish I was down there to comfort my beautiful niece Jade..
Sam Martin
October 7, 2014
You will be remembered by many and missed by even more to whom you brought a smile out of when it was needed. Too soon you were taken from everyone.
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