Howard Darden

Mr. Howard William Darden, of Bessemer, AL, passed away Thursday, December 12, 2013, at the age of 90. He was a longtime member of South Shades Crest Baptist Church, and a US Army Veteran of WWII, where he served in both the European and Pacific Theatres.
He is preceded in death by, his wife, Nellie "Nell" Lithe Dover, his parents, Junie O. Darden and Kathleen Kirkland Darden, a close friend, Vivian Eldsberry, six siblings; Clarence Darden, Sterling Thomas Darden, Mattie Lois Darden Williams, Curtis "Bud" Martin Darden, Douglas "Doug" Ray Darden and Mary Kathleen Darden and a half brother, Junior "Jud" George.
He is survived by a step-son, Roland Eugene Huie (Cora), and numerous nieces and nephews who love him.
The family will receive friends Monday, December 16, 2013, from 1-2 PM at Currie-Jefferson Funeral Home Chapel. Funeral services will follow at 2 PM with Chaplain Drew Dockery officiating. Interment will be in Jefferson Memorial Gardens, South.

Visitation

1:00 PM - 2:00 PM ,Monday, December 16, 2013
Currie-Jefferson Funeral Home Chapel
2701 John Hawkins Parkway Hoover, AL 35244

Chapel

2:00 PM ,Monday, December 16, 2013
Currie-Jefferson Funeral Home Chapel
2701 John Hawkins Parkway Hoover, AL 35244

Graveside

2:30 PM ,Monday, December 16, 2013
Jefferson Memorial Gardens, South
2701 John Hawkins Parkway Hoover, AL 35244