WINDSOR—Charlie Roy Darden of Courthouse Hwy. in Windsor, Va., passed January 4, 2011.

The Southampton County native was born May 16, 1916, to the late Willie Everett and Annie Williams.

He served in the United States Navy and was honorably discharged in 1945.

In 1974, Mr. Darden retired from the Virginia Department of Transportation.

He is survived by his devoted wife, Maxine C. Darden, and many nieces, nephews and other relatives.

A celebration of life will be held at noon Tuesday, January 11, 2011, at Bright Lilly Disciples Church of Christ, 27167 Bishop Poquoson Road, Newsoms, Va., with the pastor, Elder Mary Stephens delivering the eulogy.

The interment will be in Mount Tabor Church Cemetery.

On the day of service, his remains will be placed in church for viewing by 10:30 a.m. The family will assemble at the funeral home for the processional by 11:15 a.m. A traditional service with dignity will be conducted by Wm. M. Johnson & Sons Funeral Home, Inc., 224 S. Main St., Franklin, Va. Please share your condolences with the family at www.wmjohnsonandsons.com.