Darren Joseph McCullum, Sr.

Darren Joseph McCullum, Sr., departed this life on Friday, March 15, 2013 in Ava, New York. Beloved husband of Tiffany Middlebrooks McCullum. Father of Shontel Chandlier and Darren (Sunshine) McCullum, Jr. Grandfather of JaShanti Chandlier, Trinity Chandlier, LaKaya Chandlier, and Sariah McCullum. Godfather of Shalacy Poche (Martin) Jackson. Son of Emma Epperson and James Edward McCullum. Stepson of the late Gillies Epperson. Brother of James (Sandra) McCullum, Antonio (Linda) McCullum, Kevin (Jackie) McCullum, Cynthia McCullum (Steve) Haydon, Angel McCullum (Keith) Walker, Mary Denise McCullum, and Michelle Epperson. Son in law of Jay and Yvette Ragin; also survived by a host of aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends. Age: 49 years New Orleans, La. and a resident Philadelphia, Pa. Relatives and friends of the family also pastors, officers, and members of Morning Star Missionary Baptist Church, Potter's Wheel Family Life Center and neighboring churches. Employees of Prime Inc., Textron Marine, Conoco Phillips, West Jefferson Hospital, Avondale Shipyard, Trinity Yachts are invited to attend the funeral service at Davis Mortuary Service 6820 Westbank Expressway Marrero, La. on Saturday, March 30, 2013 at 10:00a.m. Bishop Joseph Walker, III. Visitation will begin at 8:30a.m. until service time at the above named parlor. Interment: Restlawn Park Cemetery-Avondale, La. Arrangements: by DAVIS MORTUARY SERVICE, INC. 230 Monroe St., Gretna, La. To sign and view the guestbook go to www.davismortuaryservice.com