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Gary, Indiana
Jun 25, 1954 – Jan 6, 2025
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Larry Earllane Darling was born in Gary, Indiana on June 25, 1954, the second of seven children, to the late William D. Darling Sr. and Ida Mae Darling. He was baptized at an early age into the Church of Christ in Gary, Indiana. His work in the ministry included bible class teacher, worship song leader, and president of the board of directors of the Northlake Church of Christ in Gary, Indiana.
Larry was a 1972 graduate of Gary Roosevelt High School. After high school he became employed with Bethlehem Steel Corporation which was later changed to Cleveland Cliffs of Burns Harbor Indiana, until his retirement March 1, 2022. During that time, Larry also served active duty in the United States Air Force from May 1975 through December 1980 as a Sergeant and Telecommunications System Control Specialist.
He was preceded in death by his father, William D. Darling Sr., and his brother, Timothy E. Darling and second wife, Anges Steen Darling preceded him in death on July 19, 2018.
He leaves to cherish his memories, his beloved wife, Delores Darling; his mother, Ida Mae Darling; brothers: William (Patricia) Darling Jr., and Stephen Darling both of Las Vegas, Nevada; sisters: Dr. Nina (Chris) Cunningham of Lansing, Illinois, Grace Teresa Darling of Gary, Indiana, and Ruthie (Brian) Counter of Champaign, Illinois; children: Daniel, William, Jeremy, and Nathaniel (Somarah); six grandchildren, several nieces and nephews, including his beloved Le’Toya M. Carter and Antonio D. Vargas; and a host of relatives, church family, and friends.
Read MoreTo the Darling family, I pray that God will provide you peace and heavenly comfort during this time of sorrow.
Hulet Hope
February 07, 2025 | Grand Prairie, TX | Friend
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.
February 06, 2025 | Gary | Family
May the love of friends and family carry you through your grief.
Meola Wilson
February 06, 2025 | GARY, IN | Family
To the Darling family,
So sorry for the loss of your brother. May God fill this void in the hearts of your family.
Virginia Gale Hope-Young
February 01, 2025 | Jacksonville, FL | Friend
Sister Ida Darling and family,
Please accept my heartfelt condolences for your loss. Larry like David, was a man after God's own heart, May our heavenly father grant you the peace that surpasses all understanding, ( Philippians 4:7) as you go through this difficult and trying time. My family and I will keep you all in our prayers. Weeping may endure for a night, but joy comes in the morning. (Psalm 30.5)
Much love to all,
Sister Adrienne Jamison
Adrienne Jamison
January 30, 2025 | St Peters, MO | Friend
Sending my family love and strength
Kenny Massey
January 25, 2025 | Las Vegas, NV | Family
My Condolences to the family.
Sandra Darling
January 25, 2025 | Milwaukee, WI | Family
My deepest sympathy and condolences to the family and friends. May you receive the strength and comfort of “The Comforter” during this time of mourning.
Cozette Jones
January 20, 2025 | Gary
Our time was short but I enjoy all the time we laughed together.
Cleotha Williams
January 19, 2025 | Atlanta, GA | Friend