Darrius DyShaun Mallory was born on Tuesday, May 12, 1992 at 11:30 a.m. in Clarksville, Tennessee to loving parents, Darrell Mallory and Lillie Woodard. His grandparents: Frank and Delsia Woodard, Sheron “Dean” Williams and Samuel H. Mallory, Sr, aunt, Veronica Mallory preceded him in death.
He was raised in a Christian household and professed a hope in Christ at an early age and was baptized by his grandfather, Reverend Frank Woodard. He was membership with Greater Missionary Baptist Church and later a with Ministry of Reconciliation Church.
Darrius received his education in the Clarksville-Montgomery County School System, and he was a 2010 graduate of Kenwood High School. He also studied at Tennessee State University (TSU). He was employed with Double Tree Hotel by Hilton as a Sales Manager.
He loved spending time with his family and friends, especially “The Crew”: Carlton Smith, Tyrone Pollard, and Elyse Gilbert. He enjoyed singing, reading, going to events, cooking, and shopping. He very seldom met someone he considered an enemy and would let you know when you crossed the line of decency. If you knew him, you respected him. He enjoyed every minute God gave him. His presence will be missed.
On Saturday, February 7, 2026, Darrius departed this life to be with the Lord.
Left to cherish precious memories are his mother, Lillie Woodard (Thomas) Darrell and father, Darrell Mallory; grandmother, Patricia Mallory; aunts: Myoshi Wisdom, Victoria Duhart, Marilyn Smith, Jacqueline Bullock, Sheila Robinson, Jennifer Caudle, Kathy Holmes, Tiffany Atkins, Pamela Mullins and Lisa Rogers; uncle: Sam Mallory, Jr., Tyrone Ogburn, Barry Donkor, Harry Donker and Samuel Petric; “The Crew” that loved him. A host cousin who he was extremely close with and other relatives and friends
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816 Franklin St., Clarksville, TN 37040

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