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DARWIN ARMS Obituary
Darwin Lee Arms was born January 28, 1953 and died December 19, 2013.
Darwin was instrumental in helping a number of Southern Gospel singing groups getting their start throughout Ohio, Kentucky, and the West Virginia area. He organized the Bride of Christ singers in 1967 and for the next 27 years they traveled singing of Gods' love. Darwin taught school for 27 years in Ohio, Kentucky, and Florida. Darwin moved to Ocala, Florida to live in peace and comfort in his retirement years. He always reminded his students to put their best foot forward.
Darwin is preceded in death by his parents Alvious Arms and Neva Williams and one son Chad Everett Arms. He is survived by one daughter Laura Jean Johnson and son-in-law Tony Johnson; one granddaughter Samantha Arms; his loving partner of eight years, Billy O'Neal. Through the years Darwin gained favor and strength from several significant caregivers, Mike Stone, Lisa Curtis, and Sean Jakaus. Darwin strived to make people happy and comfortable in any situation and for many he called it an open house policy. He will be sadly missed by a host friends and dear loved ones.
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Beulah Barker
December 18, 2024
I will always remember how Darwin could play the piano and the The Bride of Christ singers.
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Andy Higgins
October 3, 2018
I have searched for Sweet Darwin for years. I'm so sorry to read about his passing. Wow the fun times we used to have going up to the piano practice rooms at MSU!! He could sure play and we had a great time singing gospel tunes, people would peek in to see who was playing that piano like that and who all was singing. Very fond Memories of Darwin. I still have a photo of Darwin, myself and Greg. I tell ya the trio sounded great!! Darwin was the best teacher. I know this is late. But better late than never ..aye :) RIP Darwin , love you Man
Julie Frazier
February 2, 2014
I will gonna miss you Thanks for making me smile You and your family were a part of our lives and I'm not gonna forget the times I was over your house and spend the weekeneds with you all and going to church services and hear you all sing and that was amazing Well you are with Chad your son so you can see him well Thanks I'm gonna miss you I love you from your classmate Julie
Beulah Barker
December 26, 2013
Laura, I will always remember your dad. I know you will miss him but always remember the good times. Love you, Beulah
December 26, 2013
i recall sitting in his class room and being a clown and talking away like thier was no time to do my class work and he wopuld always say that if i put the enegry in to messing around that i could do what ever i wanted to i am glad that he was my one teacher i will never forgetb rip
Mitch & Bonita Webb
December 26, 2013
It's hard for me to think about those early days of my family coming to Christ without thinking of Darwin and his family. He brought much joy to our lives and we will miss him. Our prayers are for his family during this trying time.
Everetta Bradley
December 26, 2013
Darwin was my oldest brothers boy and I remember when they brought him home from the hospital he was so small and we loved him so we carried him around on a pillow like a bady doll . I didn't get to see him as often as I would have liked but will still miss him, love you Darwin see you again someday.
Mitch Webb
December 26, 2013
It's hard for me to think of the early days of my family coming to Christ without thinking of Darwin, his family, and the folks at the Bride of Christ Church. We will remember the joy he brought and are saddened at his loss. God bless you all during this time.
Angie Thompson
December 26, 2013
I met DARWIN ABOUT 38 years ago. Our group Traveled with is family and sang. He was a good hearted, funny man loved his children. I know he will be missed so much by his daughter , Laura. My God Bless all the family and comfort them during this time of being in the valley. Let them know that where there is a valley there is a mountain top laying just ahead.
Sandy Webb
December 26, 2013
I knew Darwin many years ago and went to church with him and he's family. What an excellent pianist he was and good singer too. praying for comfort for he's family and friends.
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