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Donnie was born in Orange, Texas on September 11, 1950 to Charles Darden Sr. and Grace Darden. He passed away on July 15, 2022 with his family by his side.

Visitation will be held at Claybar Funeral Home in Orange, Tx on July 19th from 5 - 7 p.m.

He was a retired pipefitter out of Local 195. He was always a hard worker, and especially enjoyed working in his yard.

Donnie was a devoted father and a great friend. He was always ready to lend a helping hand. He loved his family dearly. His pride and joy was his twin daughters and his grandkids.

He was proceeded in death by his father, Charles Darden Sr., and his mother Grace Darden. His sister Mary Jane Darden, and his brother Carlis "Boogie" Darden.

He is survived by his daughters, Melissa Disharoon and husband PJ Disharoon of Orange, Tx, and Jessica Barrera and husband John Barrera of Buna, Tx. Brother Charles Darden Jr. of Orange, Tx, sister, Arva B. Thompson of Orange, Tx, sister, Shearil Livingston and husband Bill Livingston. Grandchildren- Carson Jones, Lane Prouse, Kaylee Prouse, Maddox Garcia, Jax Disharoon, Alaina Barrera, Devin Barrera and Gavin Barrera.