Stephen Rhett Darling, 62 of Gainesville, Texas passed away on November 4, 2020 in Denton, Texas.
The Memorial Service will be held on Saturday, November 14, 2020 at 11:00 a.m. at Westminster Presbyterian Church, 315 E. Scott Street, Gainesville, Texas.
He was born on January 30, 1958 to Don Darling and Mary (Blanton) Darling in Greenville, South Carolina. He married Barbara Babin in Gainesville, Texas on February 14, 2006. He was retired from the US Army after 20 years of service to his country. He was a member of the Texas State Guard. Stephen was a Deacon at Westminster Presbyterian Church, family man and a Christian. He was also a loving husband with a great sense of humor.
Stephen is survived by his wife, Barbara Darling; children, Ashley Darling of Florida, Ameeneh Langlois of Fulshear, Texas, Fiyad Elkazzaz of Garland, Texas and Bilal Elkazzaz of Lewisville, Texas; brother, Nathan Darling of Whitesboro, Texas; 5 grandchildren; aunt, Bonne Darling of Cape Girardeau, Missouri. He was preceded in death by his parents, Don and Mary (Blanton) Darling.
Steve fought a good and long fight and is now receiving his reward. God’s blessings and comfort to the family.
You will always be in my heart. So many wonderful memories of you.
Steve was my best friend in High School. One of the best friends I ever had. We attended Westminster Presbyterian Church in Fort Walton Beach, FL, where Steve’s dad was the pastor.
Steve was a wild man back in those days, but some of my fondest memories are of times spent with him.
It really warms my heart to know that he spent his last years serving as a deacon. I look forward to seeing him again on the other side.