Service Details
A memorial service will take place for Lillard and Patricia at Searching Together Baptist Church on a later date.
Mr. Lillard Darby, Jr (September 8, 1935 – June 27, 2021)
He was a faithful member of Searching Together Baptist Church, in Racine, WI where he served on the Deacon Board and was active in Sunday School and Bible School. He also was a founding member of the Starlight Gospel Singers, a quartet group for over 40 years. Singing was his passion, and everyone was blessed by his amazing voice. He was born in Bay Springs, Mississippi on September 8, 1935 and went to his heavenly home on Sunday, June 27, 2021.
Brother Darby was preceded in death by his wives, Pastor Dorothy Darby, Patricia Darby; parents; Maudie J. Anderson and Lillard Darby Sr, three brothers; Dave Duckworth, Allen Darby and David Darby; one sister, Sarah Evans, and one son, Gary Darby.
His survivors include: six children, Mary Marshall, Salina Kansas, Julius Darby, Denver, CO; Mattie Sue Corley, Monroe, Louisiana; Dorothy Ann Lampley, Gulfport, MS; and his stepchildren, Sandra Darby Sulton, Mobile, Alabama, Marshon Bogan of Racine and Maurice Bogan of Riverside, California.
Surviving Siblings: Jimmy Darby, Gulfport, MS, W.C. Darby, Saucier, MS; Mattie Madden, Gulfport; Katie Jenkins, Ellisville, MS; numerous grandchildren, great-grandchildren, relatives and friends.
A memorial service will take place for Lillard and Patricia at Searching Together Baptist Church on a later date.
JOSEPHINE WILLIAMS says
Rest on Deacon ( Dad ) Darby you will truly be missed I love you but God loves you best now you can sing with the rest of the True lights blessing to you
Sheila Grandy says
My deepest condolences to Mr. Darby’s family. May God comfort you all during this time, 🙏
LC & Dawn Ramsey says
Rest on Deacon Darby, rest on! Condolences to all the family.
Clarence says
Enjoying playing for him many years and traveling on the road to churches
Deac. Was one cool person
Tracye D Dyess says
This one hits hard. Knowing your earthly flesh is no longer here and that I’ll never hear the words “Baby Girl” in your voice hurts. On the flip side I’m rejoicing because I know you did exactly what you’ve sung about for years. “When the gate swings open, I’ll walk on in” and that you did. My condolences to the family. His memory and his love will remain in me.
Fred and Wanda Brown says
Praying for comfort and strength for your family you are missed. Loved you guys dearly .
Christine Golden says
To Family Of Mr. Darby your going to be missed RIH 😇🎈
Nicky says
I will always remember him singing, “You must come in at the door.” My condolences to the family.
Czaka bogan says
I miss you both so much y’all are gone to soon and until we meet again
Gwen Thompson says
My condolences goes out to the Darby family
Rest in peace
Carol and Bernie Miks in says
Our Sincere Condolences to the Darby and Bogan Families. We are keeping all of you in our prayers.
Carol and Bernie Jones-Miks in Beach ParK, ILIL says
Our Sincerest Condolences to the Bogan and Darby Families.
Demetrius powell says
I’m sorry about your family member
THE McCLAIN FAMILY says
Rest in peace deacon, we’ll miss u luv Mother McCLain’s children
Bogan says
Love you my brother