John Ashley Darden Sr.

June 27, 1926 - August 19, 2024 (98 years old)

Newsoms, Virginia

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John Ashley Darden Sr.

June 27, 1926 - August 19, 2024 (98 years old)

Newsoms, Virginia

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John Ashley Darden Sr. Obituary

Name: Visitation
Start: 2024-08-21T22:00:00
End: 2024-08-22T00:00:00
Location: Wright Funeral Home Chapel

With heavy hearts, we announce the death of John Ashley Darden Sr. of Newsoms, Virginia, who passed away on August 19, 2024 at the age of 98. Family and friends are welcome to leave their condolences on this memorial page and share them with the family.

He was predeceased by: his parents, Harvey James Darden, Sr. and Willie Mae Parker Darden; his wife Mary Jane Edwards Darden; his daughters, Nancy Rose Darden and Carolyn Jane Darden; and his siblings, Virgie Darden Beale, Harvey James Darden, Jr. (Hazel), William Thomas Darden and Parker Everett Darden (Marcella).

He is survived by: his son John A. "Jay" Darden, Jr. (Susan); his grandsons, Michael Brian Darden (Julie) and Wesley Adam Darden (Brandy); his great grandchildren, Briley Abigail Darden and Michael Cameron Darden; and his stepgreat-granddaughter Savannah Futrell.

The family will receive friends from 6 to 8PM Wednesday in Wright Funeral Home and suggests that memorial donations be made to Barnes Methodist Church, c/o Cheryl Turner, 33080 Cypress Swamp Rd., Newsoms, VA 23874.

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August 23, 2024

Susanne Edwards wrote a sympathy message

“Dear Jay, Susan, Brian, Adam and family, We were saddened to hear of Uncle Ashly's death. We loved your dad/grandfather and enjoyed visits with him over the years. He was a great storyteller and we will miss his "memories in action". He will always be "an inspiration" to us! Please accept our apologies for not attending the visitation/funeral as we were out of town. We hope to come visit you and personally express our condolences. Sending love, hugs and prayers. Ken and Susanne Edwards”

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Wright Funeral Home Chapel
206 W 4th Ave, Franklin, VA 23851

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