Darien Otto

Black

Darien Otto Black son of Robin Rae Pinkley Black and Daryl Ray Black was born at Festus, Missouri, on April 4, 1992. He departed this life at Barnes Jewish Hospital in St. Louis, Missouri, on May 27, 2010, having attained the age of 18 years, one month and 23 days.

Darien graduated from Farmington High School on May 23, 2010. He was of the Baptist faith and he enjoyed playing in his band, writing music and spending time with his friends. Darien was a certified nurse's aide, and was employed at the Pasta House in Farmington for two years.

Darien is survived by his parents, Daryl and Robin Black of Farmington, grandparents, Steve and Sandy Black of Lesterville, Ray and Betty Pinkley of Farmington, his sister, Audra Telsie Black of Farmington, special friends, Brett Lester of Lesterville, Tallie Miller of Farmington, and Sebastian Thomure of Farmington. Darien will be deeply missed by a host of relatives and many friends who will mourn his passing.

Visitation: Sunday, 3 to 8 P.M. McSpadden Funeral Home

Funeral Services: Monday, May 31, 2010 at 2:00 P.M. Lesterville First Baptist Church

Minister: Bill Jackson

Music: Pete and Norma Wright

Burial: Rayfield Cemetery
Pallbearers: Brett Lester, Sebastian Thomure, Daryl Black, Johnnie Lester, Steve Black and Derek Lester.

Arrangements by McSpadden Funeral Home, Lesterville, Missouri

In lieu of flowers: Darien Black Scholarship Fund