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ALVIN DARBY Obituary
Dr. ALVIN J. DARBY, SR.
Departed this life on Monday, December 11, 2017. Devoted and loving husband of Donella Jo Darby. Also survived by one son, Alvin Darby Jr (Amber); two sisters, Claudia I Daniels and Mary Lee Bell; one brother, Akil Azizi; two grandchildren; and a host of other relatives and friends. Dr. Darby will lie in state on Tuesday, December 19, 9 a.m. until funeral service 11 a.m. at Zion Baptist Church, 4850 Blagden Ave. NW, Rev. Dr. Keith W. Byrd, officiating. Interment Parklawn Cemetery. Funeral arrangements by John T. Rhines Funeral Home
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Marie Lomax
December 19, 2017
My Deepest Sympathy to the family and friends of Alvin Darby. My prayers are with you
Kevin Herbert
December 18, 2017
I'm sorry for everyone's loss but I know the Darby legacy Is in great hands with Alvin Jr. Prayers love and thoughts from my family to yours
December 18, 2017
I am so sorry for your lost. May you find comfort in the God of all comfort because he cares for you. 1Peter 5:6-7
Segun Adebayo
December 18, 2017
May the God of all comfort grant you faith and strength to endure the loss. May his gentle soul find peace with our Lord.
December 17, 2017
To the Darby Family
Our thoughts and prayers are that God will comfort your hearts during this hour of sorrow. What a wonderful man of God to have known.
The Napier/Green Family.
Stephanie Saunders
December 15, 2017
To the Darby Family, you have my deepest sympathy on the passing of your husband/father.
Hubert & Florence Brannon
December 15, 2017
Our prayers and thoughts are with you during your time of bereavement. Although his departing this life leaves us sadden, we are truly thankful for the life that he lived and the wonderful memories that he has left behind, truly a rich legacy.
Hubert & Florence Brannon
Oceola & Tyrone Briscoe
December 15, 2017
Alvin's wonderful spirit will be missed. Our love and sympathy to the Darby Family.
We share your loss. Be blessed.
The Briscoe Family at Zion Baptist Church
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