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Darnell Dumas Obituary

DUMAS Darnell L, 53, son of the late Austin Sr. and Stella Mae Dumas, died Dec 22, 2007. He is survived by daughter Hope Garner, step children Michael Gabbar, Sandra (Andy) Lewis, 5 grandchildren, siblings Austin (Carol) Dumas, Jr. Delores (Siddque) Theresa Grigsby, Neva (Lee) Benson, Brenda Dumas, Linda (Michel) Dumas, Anthony (Denise) Winston (Katrina) Dumas, Darrell Maupin, Dana Wilbern, Magdalene Be'rete, and over one hundred ten nieces and nephews, special friend Debbie Dumas and a host of other relatives and friends. Funeral 12 noon Fri and visitation 6-9pm at Smith & Smith Funeral Home.

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Published by Lexington Herald-Leader from Dec. 23 to Dec. 27, 2007.

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Cecil Madison

December 31, 2007

To The Dumas Family,
To Austin, my classmate, I was sorry to hear of your brother's passing. I knew him also, loved to see him play ball at Duncan Park, you could see him playing any afternoon.
I will miss him, he was a friend of mine.
I will keep you in my prayers.

Denise Perkins-Taylor

December 30, 2007

Darnell will be remember and loved always.

Sandra Lewis

December 29, 2007

I will love you always Darnell. You were the only father I ever had. You were with me at my highest and lowest times as I was with you and I would NOT have changed one thing. It was an honor to care for you especially in your greatest time of need. * Rest In Peace * and We will see each other again.

Shalonda Drake

December 27, 2007

To the Dumas Family, you are in our hearts and prayers. The Lord has his reason for all things and remember everything He does is for our good, learn to lean on and trust in him. Be Blessed

Reggie, Thyrone, Kelli & Bryan Henderson

December 27, 2007

Sorry to hear about the death of Darnell. He will be greatly missed. Our prayers are with you.

December 26, 2007

To The Family,He will be missed by all.Darnell, you are in God hands rest in peace.
Sonia

Jaquetta Wilson- Greene

December 26, 2007

To the family of Darnell Dumas, It was a shock, but God know best. My prayer are with you in your time of sorrow, Love Jaqurtta (Quet)

December 26, 2007

To my family know that my prayers and thoughts are with you. Darnell will be missed but, never forgotten, you see he lives on daily in our hearts. He is in "good hands" now ,he is with Jesus... live each day fully as if it were your last. Love like you never loved before. Remember that earth has no sorrow that heaven cannot heal...

Love,
your Cousin
Elizabeth Dunn Berrios

Eva Eastwood

December 25, 2007

Through all of the years that we were a family, we loved, we fought, we laughed, and we cried. I choose to remember the laughter and the love. I will miss you and think of you always.

Love always,
Eva Eastwood

tony dickerson

December 25, 2007

May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.

Antonia Hardin

December 25, 2007

Mr.Dumas smile will be missed here at the VA. To the family,know that you are in our thoughts and prayers. Your loved one is resting in the master's arms now and all is well. To God be the glory.

Deniece Masters

December 24, 2007

Be Still

Be still like the grass on a melancholy summer day
Be still like desert shrub.

Be calm and you will hear your loved one speak, in the stillness, in the calm, their love resounds.

If you are still this promise I make, you will hear the voice of your loved one helping you along your way.

Jackie Young

December 24, 2007

I know I may not be as close to Darnell as everyone else but for the short time that we got to know each other, he touched me. He was always crackin jokes about what I had to do to get into the family.Haha for those of you who know. I feel blessed to have been in his prescence while he was at home and I am happy that i got to help take care of him. RIP Darnell

Debbie,Sam,Andy,Michael,Jackie and Adrian Dumas

December 24, 2007

I will love you always.
Debbie
I will miss you papa.
Adrian
No bond is as great as that between a parent and their children. We want to thank Darnell for all the love and support that he gave us. Our deepest condolences are with you.
Sam,Andy,Michael,and Jackie.

December 24, 2007

Mr. Dumas was a real funny man. He could make you laugh on your worst day. I will miss him dearly.

Pastor C.S. Fondren

Lee & Neva Benson

December 24, 2007

To the family,
I am sorry about Darnell's death. He possessed a heart of gold and I am sure that he loved you all very much. He always had respect for me. I believe he is in a better place. He will be truly missed. This is a good family and I know the Lord will see you all through this.

Andre Lynem

December 23, 2007

Darnell was a good and true man for the years I've known him, may he find peace and joy in being with the Lord. God bless you all in your time of sorrow.

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