Frederick Darden, 72, of Pembroke Lane, transitioned Tuesday, Feb. 13, 2018, at his residence. He is the son of Helen Davis and the late Jessie Davis. He was preceded in death by his wife, Marion Darden.

Frederick retired from the U.S. Army and civilian services after 20 years of faithful and dedicated work.

He leaves to cherish his memory his daughter, Javon Taylor, of Chester; sister, Yvonne Fagbuyi, of Suffolk; brother, Denvip Davis Sr. (Edith), of Suffolk; nine grandchildren; 13 great-grandchildren; and a host of other relatives and friends.

A graveside service with military honors will be held at 3 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 22, 2018, at Albert G. Horton Jr. Memorial Veterans Cemetery, 5310 Milners Road, Suffolk. Professional services with dignity have been entrusted to Crocker Funeral Home Inc.