Anthony Darden age 57, of Evansville, Indiana departed this life on August 2, 2011 at his home.

He was born on March 31, 1954 to the union of James O. and Constance M. Darden. Tony as he was known to most, attended Lincoln Elementary School and graduated from Bosse High School in 1972. He grew up in and attended Alexander A.M.E. Church where he was later baptized under Pastor Charlie Cross. Tony loved to walk and observe nature. He also loved to sing. Tony loved his family and was very proud of his nieces and nephews. Tony had many friends and would help anyone he thought would benefit from his generosity. He had been employed at A&P and at Whirlpool.

He leaves behind loved ones who will miss him dearly: Brothers James O. Jr., Thomas, Brian (Tamiko), Jon, Eric and Ramell (Natosha) os Evansville, IN and Karnell (Stephanie) of Owensboro, KY. Sisters Sherrie Simmons, Patrice (Rev. Robert, Jr. ) Saunders, Leia and Yolanda Darden of Evansville and Dori (Rev. Leon) Starks of Cincinnati Ohio: Aunts- Valaida Merritt of Evansville, Mary Word and Betty Lander of St. Louis, Mo; Freda Darden, Joyce Darden and Carre Dison of Indianapolis, IN and Edith Williams and Pam Watkins of Garland, TX Uncles- Fred Clements of Evansville, IN and Frank Darden, Jr.; of Indianapolis, IN. 20 nieces and nephews and 7 great nieces and nephews; a loving cousin Katie Cargile and two very caring ladies during his illness- Earnestine Claybourne and Andrea Lee Watkins, special cousin Fred Cook and many other cousins and close friends.

Visitation is Friday August 5, 2011 from 4:00-8:00 p.m. at Mason Brothers Memorial Chapel. Homegoing will be Saturday August 6, 2011 at 11:00 a.m. at Progressive Holy emple COGIC 1700 Pollack Ave. Evansville, IN with Pastor Rev. Charlie Cross officiating. Burial will follow at Oakhill Cemetery.

Final care entrusted to Mason Brothers Memorial Chapel 1001 Lincoln Ave.

August 04, 2011
To Pastor & Sis. Saunders, You have my deepest sympathy. Just remember weeping may endure for a night, but joy comes in the morning.
Gayle & Doug Garrett, Evansville, Indiana

August 05, 2011
I'm sadden to here of your brother's pasting . We can all be rest a sure what we will see him again .Absent from the Body present with the Lord To God be the Glory. He truely was a very nice Guy . Kim Johnson and Family
Kim Johnson, Henderson, Kentucky

August 05, 2011
Darden family, you have our deepest condolences.
Boyd & Rice Family, Evansville, Indiana

August 05, 2011
 My deepest sympathy to all the family of your loved one.
Kenny & Marilyn Droege, Poseyville, Indiana

August 05, 2011
Leia my prayers and thoughts are with you and your family.
Rose Offi, Evansville, Indiana

August 05, 2011
Big brother I will surely miss your calls, whether it be during my work hour or late at night. I will also miss you coming to the Post Office to bring me snacks or to just get a couple dollars. The natural part of me weeps now but the spiritual is consoled by the fact that you are now at peace. I love you big brother and know that I had that same love in return, you told me every time I talked to you. Take your rest Tony, till we meet again.
Your big sister-Sherrie (Tookie)

August 05, 2011
Would like to give are Deepest Sympathy to Karnell & Family. God Bless
Keith Shanklin & Family, Evansville, Indiana

August 05, 2011
My prayer is that you will all remember the wonderful life and love Tony shared with all of us. May God bring you comfort.
Randy Earll, Port St. Lucie, Florida

August 05, 2011
My thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.
Barry Carter, Indianapolis, Indiana

August 05, 2011 may the load bless and comfort the Darden family during this difficult time.
Love, the McGuire family, Evansville, Indiana

August 05, 2011
Blessed are those who mourn; For they shall be comforted". Matt. 5:4
Sis. Patrice (Rev. Roberts Saunders, Jr.) and Family of Tony Darden.
We are thinking of you all during this difficult time in the loss of your loved one. May you find comfort in the sympathy expressed by friends and loved ones. God be with you in your loss and grant you peace to ease your heart. Weeping may endure for a night but JOY cometh in the morning.
Love & Peace, Mr. & Mrs. Michael Ricketts, Kansas City, Missouri

August 05, 2011
Heartfelt condolences and prayers to the entire Darden and Merritt family. God bless you all.
Shannon Martin & Family, Evansville, Indiana

August 05, 2011
To the Darden family: Leia, Pastor and Sister Saunders, Tom, you are and will continue to be in our prayers. We pray that God will comfort and strengthen your entire family today and the days to come. May God's Blessings be upon you.
Pastor Harlan and Rev. Lorinda Taylor

August 05, 2011
My thoughts are with the Darden family and friends in this time of sorrow.
August 05, 2011
So saddened to hear of Tony's passing. He was in some of my classes in high school. I always thought he was such a nice guy. Prayers go out to his family.
Nancy Rustin, Evansville, Indiana

August 05, 2011
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.
Steve & Diana Adams, Evansville, Indiana

August 05, 2011
[Ephesians 1:7] Jesus Christ in whom we have redemption through His Blood, the forgiveness of sins, according to the riches of His Grace. The riches of that 'grace gave us the Cross.
Tony was a beloved person to talk to, was seemingly out and about amongst nature often, Yes! He will be missed greatly.... and yet, there will be many good thoughts of him to hold on to, by family and friends. Family.
I got to know all of you through my brother Raymond, and later in life, married one of your Charming and Gifted Relatives: (Paul Dulin), who loved you all so much. (Darden Family (ies), all of you are so special, to me and my family).
From the Cheaney - Dulin family (ies), we send prayers for your speedy healing, and we send our love. Brenda Cheaney - (Dulin) & Family, Denver, Colorado

August 05, 2011
May God grant you the peace that surpasses all understanding through His grace and mercy.
Deacon & Mother Wilbert Alexander, Evansville, Indiana

August 05, 2011
Cicley Cobb, Evansville, Indiana

August 06, 2011
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.
The Frieson Family, Evansville, Indiana

August 06, 2011
To our entire Evansville family, we were saddened to hear of the death of our nephew Tony. We send our love, prayers, and heartfelt sympathy. May God bless and keep you. From your entire Indianapolis and Texas family
Frank Darden, Indianapolis, Indiana

August 06, 2011
Tom and the Darden Family, May God gently cradle you in His hands and give you strength you'll need in the difficult days ahead. You are in my thoughts and prayers.
Paula Pugh, Evansville, Indiana

August 06, 2011
To the Darden family: May your many pleasant memories of Tony bring you comfort. Please accept sympathy from Tony's high school business teacher and friend.
Bill Wortman, Evansville, Indiana

August 06, 2011
Sherrie and Brian, along with the rest of the Darden family, I'm so sorry to hear of your loss. My thoughts and prayers are with you during this time.
Jane Barron, Evansville, Indiana

August 06, 2011
Brian and Tamiko, Condolences to you and your family.
Rosalind Robinson, Evansville, Indiana

August 06, 2011
My condolences and prayers go out to the Darden family. RIP classmate.
Larry Young, Evansville, Indiana

August 06, 2011
My thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.
Sherri Connor, Evansville, Indiana

August 06, 2011
To the Yolanda, Karnell and Ramell and the whole Darden family sorry to hear of your loss. May God comfort you through this time of sorrow.
Yolanda Bard, Evansville, Indiana

August 06, 2011
Darden Family, Expressing heartfelt sympathy in the loss that you must bear, and praying that there's comfort in the thought that others care. We will keep your family in our prayers.
Natalie McGuire, Evansville, Indiana

August 07, 2011
May God Bless the whole Darden family for your loss, Keep all your precious memories of Tony, that will help your hearts heal, God has Tony now, and Tony says he is at peace, looking down on everyone, waiting to see you all again.(RIP)Tony. May God Bless you all.
Mr.&Mrs Joe (Sylvia Mobley) Wells, Evansville, Indiana

August 07, 2011
To all of the Darden Family, my prayers are with you all, God has his angel now, and know Tony is at peace, God will heal of your hearts, God Bless
Mrs. Sarah Mobley, Evansville, Indiana

August 07, 2011
Tony was in some of my classes at Bosse High before I transferred to Harrison High School...he was always so polite...I will always remember his warm smile that would light up the classroom...Rest In Peace my dear classmate....
Marian L Porter, Goldsboro, North Carolina

August 07, 2011
To the Darden Family, our bible teaches that absent from the body is present with the Lord. We will see Tony on the other side. Trust in the Lord, lean on HIM now in your time of need.

August 08, 2011
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.
Calasha Posey, Evansville, Indiana
Your Sista in Christ, Marisa (Patterson) Knox, Evansville, Indiana

August 09, 2011
To the Darden Family, I am so sorry for you loss. I was taken by surprise when I heard of Tony's death. I am so sorry that I missed his home going. May GOD bless each of you during your time of bereavement. Cradle yourselves in each other’s love and lean on each other for support. I know GOD will see each of you through this.
Dianna Johnson, Evansville, Indiana

August 12, 2011
God bless the Darden family, my prayers are with you all.
The King & Fleming family ~ Mrs. Gail Garnett, Indianapolis, Indiana

August 13, 2011
My sincere condolences to the Darden family - from a Bosse classmate (1972) - Mark Riecken