Dale Darby

Dale Dupre Darby, of Ringgold, Ga., 54, passed away Wednesday, Sept. 19, 2012, in a local hospital.He was born Jan. 25, 1958 in Spartanburg, S.C.He was a member of Cowboy Church of Lafayette.His father, George Derrick Darby Sr.; and brother, Derrick Darby Jr. preceded him in death.Survivors include his wife of 22 years, Lynne Darby; two daughters, Kristi Darby and Kaitlyn Darby, of Ringgold; two sons, Preston Nelson of Spartanburg, and Chase Darby, of Ringgold; mother, Martha Jo Darby, of Chattanooga; sister Rieca (Danny) Rousseau, of Chattanooga; sister-in-law, Sharon Darby, of Marble Hill, Ga.; brother-in-law, David (Susan) Bates; sister-in-law, Susan McMillan of Spartanburg; and several nieces and nephews.The family will receive friends from 5-7 p.m. today, Sept. 21, 2012, at the East Brainerd Chapel with a memorial service to follow at 7 p.m. with the Rev. J.C. Groves and Rev. Randy Harden officiating. Memorial contributions may be made to the Cowboy Church of Lafayette, 196 County Line Road, Rock Spring, GA 30739.Please share your thoughts and memories at www.ChattanoogaEastBrainerdChapel.com.Arrangements are by the East Brainerd Chapel of Chattanooga Funeral Home, Crematory and Florist, 8214 East Brainerd Road, Chattanooga.