Darryl Esters

1963 - 2016

Darryl Esters "D Mack" age 52 transitioned from his earthly home to be with the Lord on Saturday June 4th 2016. Darryl was born on August 4, 1963 in Gary, IN to the union of Curtis Lee Esters and Nettie B. Esters. He was their only child. At an early age, Darryl confessed hope in Christ and was baptized at Centennial United Methodist Church. He attended Sunday school, Vacation Bible School and was an Acolyte. Darryl attended Emerson High School. Darryl was preceded in death by his father Curtis Lee Esters, paternal grandparents; Roosevelt Esters, Lula Mae Esters; maternal grandparents; Lucille Purifoy and George Purifoy. He leaves to cherish loving memories his devoted mother Nettie B. McCreary, 2 daughters Sheria Esters and Latisha Esters both of Minneapolis, MN, 4 Aunts Earlean Leonard of Gary, IN, Jewel L. Shaw of Chicago, IL, Carolyn Johnson and Nellie B. Jiles both of Dermont, AR. 1 uncle Rev. Joe Lewis (Mary) Esters of Dallas, TX, 2 God sisters Beverly Thames of Merrillville, IN, Blaire Thames of Merrillville, IN, 9 grandchildren; Demetrius Dyer, D'Marion Triplett, Nevaeh Wells, Aujunae Taylor, Arielle Taylor, Cartier Taylor, Kymoni Taylor, Zackary Taylor all of Minneapolis, MN, stepfather Freddie McCreary of Gary, IN, Special Cousin Samuel (Donna) Shaw of Gary, IN. and a host of relatives and friends. Visitation Saturday June 11, 2016 from 9-11:00a.m. with funeral services to follow at 11:00a.m. both at Centennial United Methodist Church 777 Rhode Island Street. Rev. Carla Mitchell officiating. Interment Evergreen Cemetery.