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Pat Holmes
January 27, 2026
Praying for you and your family during this difficult time
Kenneth Holmes
January 24, 2026
Doris and Ke'Da Holmes thoughts of blessing for you and Scooter
Alvin Ray
January 23, 2026
God Blessings to the family and friends
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Constance Taylor Neely
January 23, 2026
May the memories of your love one remain in your heart and bring smiles to your face. May they give you strength through the days ahead.
Sherra Porter
January 22, 2026
I would like to offer my condolences to the family. You are in my thoughts and prayers.
Ken Adams
January 20, 2026
May God hold this wonderful family extra close as they walk this valley of mourning. Michael Darling was always courteous, professional, and kind. Cherish the awesome memories you have stored up.
Jerita Stepter Kearnes
January 20, 2026
Sending up prayers for you and your family. May God cover you during this time.
Bill and Jerita (Stepter) Kearnes
Mac and Beverly McGhee
January 17, 2026
As the days and weeks pass, and as you return to life's routine, may you continue to feel comforted by the love and support of family and friends.
Tracey Patterson
January 15, 2026
My condolences to family and friends.
Tom and Susan Barlow
January 14, 2026
We are keeping you two in our thoughts and prayers continuously. Deep heartfelt sympathy. Tom, Susan, Wes and Derek Barlow
Cynthia Robinson Holmes
January 14, 2026
Avis, Scudder and the entire family have our sincere condolences. Grief can be so hard, but our special memories help us cope. Remembering Michael today and always!
Love You,
Naomi, Cynthia and Leith Robinson
Bridgette Driver Muhammad
January 14, 2026
May Almighty God be pleased with your love one. My sincere condolences to you and your family.
Joann Strickland
January 14, 2026
My deepest condolences to Avis and Scudder
Sending hugs of strength during this difficult time
Brenda "T" Thompson
January 14, 2026
Avis,
May God hold you, Scooter and the family in HIS loving arms of comfort and may HE give you the strength, courage and comfort during this season of grief and as you all face the days, months and years ahead.
Much LOVE TO YOU ALL!
Barbara Gail Alexander
January 14, 2026
My deepest condolences to the entire family during this difficult time. Avis, my heartfelt sympathy to you from this moment forward.
FHS 1976 Classmate
Fairley High School (Class of 1976)
January 14, 2026
On behalf of the Fairley High School Class of 1976, we wish you our condolences and heartfelt sympathy in the passing of your husband, Michael A. Darling Sr., on Saturday, January 10, 2026, in Memphis, Tennessee.
"As you encounter each new day, may you feel the comfort and care of the Holy Spirit every step of the way." Wishing you peace to bring comfort, courage to face the days ahead, and loving memories to forever hold in your heart. Our thoughts and prayers are with you, Scooter, and the entire family.
Fairley High School (Class of 1976)
January 14, 2026
On behalf of the Fairley High School Class of 1976, we wish you our condolences and heartfelt sympathy in the passing of your husband, Michael A. Darling Sr., on Saturday, January 10, 2026, in Memphis, Tennessee.
"As you encounter each new day, may you feel the comfort and care of the Holy Spirit every step of the way." Wishing you peace to bring comfort, courage to face the days ahead, and loving memories to forever hold in your heart. Our thoughts and prayers are with you, Scooter, and the entire family.
You are in our thoughts and prayers.
Fairley High School Class of 1976
Tammy Brooks
January 13, 2026
My goodness Michael!
I was just thinking about you the other day.I was planning to wish you a Happy Birthday on 2/12 . My condolences to your family. From The Faines Family! Rest Well My Brother! We Love You!
Elizabeth Tyson
January 13, 2026
I worked with Michael at UPS and he was a joy to work with. And I´ve known his wife all my life. My condolences to his beautiful family. From Liz and Geraldine
Freddie Young
January 12, 2026
Going to miss him being on this earth. Great family man, loved his sweet wife and sonwe will see you when we get there.
Prayers for healing broken hearts
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