Willie F. Darden, Sr., 57, of New Haven, departed this life October 30, 2007.
Born in Greenville, NC, January 5, 1950, he was the son of the late Frank Streeter and Minnie Darden.
Mr. Darden had been employed at Pratt & Whitney Aircraft.
He is survived by his children, Willie F. Darden, Jr., Le-Keshia Darden and Daryl and Maurice Whiten; his former spouse and best friend, Mary Darden Henderson; brothers, Paul, William Curtis, Jesse James and Alvin Ray Darden; a sister, Connie Darden; grandchildren, Taylor Darden, Antoine Gary and Darriel and Creasia Whiten; and a host of other relatives and friends.
He was predeceased by a sister, Edna Farmer.
A celebration of Mr. Darden's life and legacy will be held Sunday, November 4, 2007, at 7:00 PM at Macedonia COGIC, 151 Newhall St., New Haven. Friends may call at the church from 5:00-7:00 PM. Burial Monday at 9:30 AM in Evergreen Cemetery.
