Darren Wilson Obituary

RANTOUL – Darren Fernand Wilson, 40, of Rantoul left this life to be with his heavenly father on July 18, 2008, at 9:11 p.m.

Darren was born on Jan. 28, 1968, in Jacksonville, Fla., the son of the late Wilma Jean Watson and Robert Wilson. Darren grew up in Orange Park, Fla., and moved to Kansas City, Mo., in 1989, where he met his future wife, Bobette (Miller) Wilson. They then moved to Illinois, where they later got married on June 26, 1992.

Darren was self-employed and would help anyone he could. Darren loved animals and had four dogs of his own whom he loved: Lil Man, Ruby, Chuggie and Jack.

Darren is survived by his wife and two children, Rachael Ann English of Georgia and Darentoneio Wilson Davis of St. Louis, Mo.; a stepson, Treston White of Rantoul; and a grandson, Tre White of Rantoul. Darren has six siblings, Marionette Watson of Live Oak, Fla., Craig (Etta) Watson of Delaware, the late Carmen Bellamy, Marsha (Robert) Hawkins of Kansas City, Mo., Byron Frazier of Atlanta, Ga., and Shane Johnson of Orange Park, Fla.; and two sisters-in-law, Lori Price (Rodney) and Lisa Miller, both of Rantoul. He also had a very special Aunt Ada M. Bristol of Orange Park, Fla., and several nieces and nephews, as well as many friends.

He will be sadly missed by all who knew and loved him.

Arrangements are being handled by Lux Memorial Chapel, 1551 E. Grove Ave., Rantoul.

Services will be at held at New Light Church at 2 p.m. Saturday, July 26, 2008, with a visitation for one hour prior to the service.

Memorials may be made to the Champaign County Humane Society.

To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.

Published by The News-Gazette on Jul. 24, 2008.

Memories and Condolences
for Darren Wilson

9 Entries

Bobette WILSON

July 19, 2020

It's been 12 years now, as of yesterday.dont seem that long. I was in my back yard letting the dogs out and a cardinal flew right pass me, first one I've seen this summer. I believe it was you. I always wonder where we would be if you were still with me. I miss you Darren and think of often. Till we meet again. Please continue to watch over me. Your wife Bobette

janessa hays

July 31, 2008

big d i will miss you driving by everyday and yelling my name you was a real good freind i will miss you alot

Ty Lynn McMillan

July 29, 2008

Bobette and Trestin, I am so sorry for your loss. D. was way too young to pass. I hate it that you have to go thru this. And I know you will miss him. But your right, he'll be right there waiting for you when you get there. Hang on to that. Take care. God be with you.

Derek & DonnaMarie David

July 29, 2008

Bobbette, Derek and I wanted you to know that we tried to contact you sooner. We were so saddened to hear of Darrens' passing. He was a great guy! Had not seen you guys much in the past few years, but had thought of you often. If there is anytime you need to talk to someone please call us.765-447-8718 765-714-9958 We ar ein Lafayette, IN now and enjoying our new home and 6 grandchildren! Yeah 6! Please know you are in our thoughts and prayers. Tell Lisa Hi from us as well...

Mrs Bobette Wilson

July 27, 2008

To my husband Darren. I will forever love you and miss you. Though you are not here today I know you will always be by my side. We have been through so many things together, this will not end. Everyday is one day closer to when we are together again my love. You are forever in my heart, until we meet again, So Long

RICK AND TINA SARBAUGH

July 26, 2008

To my dearest family, some things I'd like to say...
but first of all, to let you know, that I arrived okay.
I'm writing this from heaven. Here I dwell with God above.
Here, there's no more tears of sadness; here is just eternal love.

Please do not be unhappy just because I'm out of sight.
Remember that I'm with you every morning, noon and night.
That day I had to leave you when my life on earth was through,
God picked me up and hugged me and He said, "I welcome you."

It's good to have you back again; you were missed while you were gone.
As for your dearest family, they'll be here later on.
I need you here badly; you're part of my plan.
There's so much that we have to do, to help our mortal man."

God gave me a list of things, that he wished for me to do.
And foremost on the list, was to watch and care for you.
And when you lie in bed at night, the day's chores put to flight.
God and I are closest to you....in the middle of the night.

When you think of my life on earth, and all those loving years
because you are only human, they are bound to bring you tears.
But do not be afraid to cry; it does relieve the pain.
Remember there would be no flowers, unless there was some rain.

I wish that I could tell you all that God has planned.
But if I were to tell you, you wouldn't understand.
But one thing is for certain, though my life on earth is o'er.
I'm closer to you now, than I ever was before.

There are many rocky roads ahead of you and many hills to climb;
but together we can do it by taking one day at a time.
It was always my philosophy and I'd like it for you too...
that as you give unto the world, the world will give to you.

If you can help somebody who's in sorrow and pain,
then you can say to God at night......"My day was not in vain."
And now I am contented....that my life has been worthwhile,
knowing as I passed along the way, I made somebody smile.

So if you meet somebody who is sad and feeling low,
just lend a hand to pick him up, as on your way you go.
When you're walking down the street, and you've got me on your mind;
I'm walking in your footsteps only half a step behind.

And when it's time for you to go.... from that body to be free,
remember you're not going.....you're coming here to me.

Ruth Ann Mahaffey (author)
©Copyright 1998-2008

GAYLA DAVIS

July 25, 2008

Darren--"U know what u know and not what u told", yes I remember..No matter what I wont stop until we get to the bottom of who, what , when, where, and how something like this could happen to you.U gave me the biggest part of my life, our son-Darentoneio. If I never told u enough before-THANK U!!I PROMISE to keep ur name alive so that he will always know his father. We will forever keep u in our hearts. We love and miss u. And as u always use to say-"God willing and the creek don't rise, we shall meet again"

marsha hawkins

July 25, 2008

dirk, i love you, i wish you would not have left us, you encouraged me so much, i love you dirk, i will alway remeber our encouraging words bro, i love you dirk, what else can i say, iwill forever miss you, but you are here in not in flesh but spiirt, i love you little bro, always and forever.
love marsha, yo big sis.

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