Yea, though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death, I will fear no evil for thou art with me; thy rod and thy staff they comfort me.  Psalm 23:4

Darrin Wayne Edwards, 39 was called home by his Heavenly Father on May 23, 2023 at SOVA Health in Danville, Virginia.  He was the only son of the late Kedra Ann Thomas and Daryl Wayne Edwards (Jackie Edwards – stepmom) born June 3, 1983 in Danville, Virginia.  

Darrin was educated in the Danville Public School System.  He graduated from Global Village High school (satellite campus of George Washington H.S.) in 2001.  He was a dedicated trombone player in the GW Marching band for several years.  During his adult life, he dedicated his melodious voice to choirs throughout the community.  Just to name a few: DCC’s African American Culture choir, the Voice of Valor, and 500 Youth in Black.  

Darrin enjoyed singing and working in the community.  He grew up with the Loyal Baptist church family.  After the passing of his mother, he joined the Christ Temple Apostolic Church. He was baptized and accepted the Lord Jesus Christ, as his personal savior.  He enjoyed serving in the house of the Lord. He served in many capacities. Locally, regionally and at the state level.  He was Pastor Nevells first adjudant/armor bearer. He directed the adult and brotherhood choirs and was the brotherhood secretary.  In addition, he sang with the Virginia State Council praise team, choir and worked with the registration team for many years. Also, he became the  assistant secretary for Western Region 1 Jubilee and Secretary of  the VA State Council Young People Auxiliary  of the 28th Episcopal District of the Pentecostal Assemblies of the World.  Lastly, he was a Fellow of the 2018 Middle Border Forward Fellowship Class.

In addition to his dad, Darrin has left many memories to be cherished by Ebonee Edwards (sister), Armonee James (niece) and Brixlee & Braxton James (great niece & great nephew); Tiffany Harris (special cousin);Lora ‘Niki’ Wimbush, Valerie Venable, Paulette Griffin, Anita Stephens and Flora Thomas, special aunts that cared for him during his sickness; Frank Richardson (brother friend); Uncles:  Garrett Edwards (Ernestine), Michael Edwards a host of cousins, aunts, relatives, many friends and his church family.

Celebration of Life Services for Mr. Darrin Wayne Edwards  will be held Friday, May 26, 2023, 12:00 P.M. at Christ Temple Apostolic Church, 180 Kentuck Rd. Danville, Virginia. Pastor Troy Nevells, Eulogist, Elder Carl Clement, Officiant, Freedom Worships Center, Pastor,  Danville Virginia. Interment to follow in Highland Memorial Park 3049 North Main St. Danville Virginia.

A public viewing will be held Thursday, May 25, 2023 from 5 pm – 7 pm, at J. L. Dodson and Sons Funeral Establishment, 447 Old South Main Street, Danville, Virginia 24541.

The family is receiving relatives and friends at the residence , 113 Harris Place, Danville, Virginia and will assemble at 10:45a.m. on the day of service.

 Masks are required at all visitations and services. /  Service may be viewed by Live Stream at /https://www.jldodsonandsons.com/LiveStream http://www.facebook.com/jldodsonandsons 

Professional funeral services have been entrusted to the staff of the J.L. Dodson and Sons Funeral Establishment, 447 Old South Main St. Danville, Va., Rev. Jeffrey L. Dodson, Sr., Funeral Director., (434)799-9262. Online condolences may be registered at www.jldodsonandsons.com. “Our Family Servicing Your Family”