Joe Darin McIntier

On September 5th, 2024, Joe "Darin" McIntier, aged 59 years, completed his earthly journey and set sail on his final adventure. Born on January 14, 1965, Darin was a spirited soul known for his steady presence, unending compassion, and a questionable amount of dad jokes.

Darin enlisted in the Navy and served as a medic with the Marine Corps, embodying the values of dedication and courage. He was a true Shellback, a sailor's sailor, whose anchor was as firm as his commitment to service. After his nautical days, he docked at A&M Commerce and snagged a Bachelor's in Computer Science, having first netted the heart of his lovely wife, Jennifer McIntier née Carmen at Collin College, before venturing into the realm of cybersecurity and starting a long and respected career in Information Security Management. His thirst for knowledge was as vast as the ocean, leading him to Penn State to claim a Master's degree and later, the helm as a professor of Homeland Security-educating the next generation of cyber sailors.

Darin lived a life characterized by honor, generosity, and an appreciation of life's simple pleasures. His curiosity and verve for life constantly led him to new pastimes, and his hobbies were as eclectic and vibrant as his personality, ranging from operating HAM Radio and reflecting on the universe and its stars, to the culinary art of preparing the perfect brisket, and indulging in his (not-so) guilty pleasure of Amazon shopping.

Darin's personal life was rich with love and laughter, shared with his wife and their two children, Sean and Erin. He also leaves behind a loving ensemble of parents, siblings, cousins, nieces, nephews, and dear relatives and friends.

A memorial service to celebrate Darin's life will be held at 1500 hours, and a visitation with the family beforehand at 1430 hours, on September 11th, 2024, at the First Presbyterian Church in Plano, TX, located at 1500 Jupiter Rd. In lieu of flowers, please donate to Flags for Fallen Veterans (flagsforvallenvets.com) in his honor. A reception is to follow, where friends, family, and associates are invited to share memories in honor of Darin, and to celebrate a life well-lived and a man deeply loved.