Obituaries

On December 24, 2019, Darren left this life surrounded by his loving family and his girlfriend after a short battle with cancer.  Darren was born March 28, 1970, in Cleveland County.  He was preceded in death by his grandparents, Dane and Geneva Miller and John and Geneva Ingle, all of Vale.

His funeral service will be held at 3:00 p.m. on Saturday, December 28, 2019, at Risen Church with Rev. Phil Goins officiating.  Burial will follow in Forest Lawn Cemetery.  The family will receive friends on Saturday from 1:00 until 2:30 p.m. at the church.  At other times, the family will be at the home of Edward and Dianne Ingle, 1813 Cameron Road in Lincolnton.

Darren attended Lincolnton High School and was a member of the Westside Cruisers and co-owner of Ingle Properties, LLC.

He is survived by his parents, Edward and Dianne Ingle, and a sister, Kimberly Ingle Colvard (Max); his children, Phillip Franklin (Macie), Jacquelyn Godfrey (Shane); the loves of his life, three grandbabies, Ryleigh Boggs, Mikayla Godfrey, and Wylie Franklin; and his girlfriend, Doreen Cook.

In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Carolina Caring, 3975 Robinson Road, Newton, NC  28658.