Gregory Darrington

Gregory J. Darrington was born on June 19, 1950, in Gary, Indiana to the union of James and Doris
Darrington. He was the oldest of three and was affectionately called “Mouse” by some and “Julio” by
our very own Pastor “T”. He was also an honorary grandson to Bettye J. Brooks and Uncle to her
children. 

During his lifetime he held many positions, Truck Driver, Maintenance Engineer, Rehab Specialist,
Heavy Equipment Operator/CDL Trainer, Environmental Hazmat Trainer and his most popular
position was, Greg “Do It All” Darrington.

He served in the U.S. Army from 1970-1971 as a Field Wireman with an honorable discharge. He was a
faithful member of Tree of Life Missionary Baptist under the leadership of Dr. Cato Brooks, Jr. until his
passing, where he also served as an associate Minister and Choir Director.
On January 29, 2017, he moved his membership to First Tabernacle Missionary Baptist Church under the
leadership of Pastor Dyke E. Lee, Sr.

He attended Frobel High School but graduated from Theodore Roosevelt High School. He also
attended Midland Career Institute where he graduated on April 23, 1991.

On August 17, 1991, he was joined in matrimony to Minnie L. Law. They became a blended family, with
his son, Dewan Lane and her daughter, Krystal Law.

He traded his earthly life for eternal rest with God on Sunday, March 12, 2023, at I U Health Methodist.
He was preceded in death by his parents; James and Doris Darrington; 2 Nieces, Myesha Harvey and
Kamesha Parker. 1 Nephew, Billy Young.

He leaves to cherish his memory a loving wife, Minnie Darrington, 1 son, Dewan (Olivia) Lane; 1
daughter, Krystal Armstead; 6 grandchildren, Destiny (Jaylen) Armour-Reese; Shaun Law, Dewan Lane,
Jr.; Trinity Armstead; Adrianna Lane and Brianna Lane; 2 sisters, Yolanda Harvey and Kim Patton;
along with a host of other relatives and friends.

Greg’s Favorites:
Activity - Roller Skating
Song - Jesus Can Work It Out
Color - Black
Food - T-Bone Steak

Scripture - Mark 8:34b and when he had called the people unto him with his disciples also, he said
unto them, Whosoever will come after me, let him deny himself, and take up his cross, and follow me.