Richard E. Darland

Richard Eugene 'Rick' Darland Jr. Dec. 12, 1951 - Nov. 2, 2010 Richard Eugene "Rick" Darland Jr., 58, Senoia, Ga., formerly of Peru, went home to be with his Lord Tuesday evening, Nov. 2, 2010, at the Cancer Treatment Center of America in Tulsa, Okla., surrounded by his loving family. Born Dec. 12, 1951, in Kokomo, he was the son of Richard Eugene Sr. and Betty Zane (Griffey) Darland. He is survived by his wife, Amy L. Hammond. They were united in marriage on April 13, 1973, in Galveston. Rick was a United States Army Veteran stationed in Germany during the Vietnam War. His service extended to his community beyond his military duty. He was a compassionate man and always willing to lend a helping hand a�" especially to those in need. Rick owned and operated Darland Construction for many years a�" building and remodeling many homes in Miami County. He was also an avid fisherman and belonged to the Isaak Walton League, Bass Club and Brown Reservoir in Georgia. Rick attended Grace Community Church in Sharpsburg, Ga. Rick leaves behind his wife Amy; three children, Danielle Winters and husband Phil, Senoia, Ga., Richard Darland III and wife Amy, Heath Williamson and wife Heather; two grandchildren, Mason and Sydney Winters; two brothers, Mike (Carrie) Darland, Vince (Gayle) Darland; one sister, Vickie (Vern) Wilde; two brothers-in-law, Jerry (Brenda) Hammond; and Richard (Susan) Hammond, both of Peru; three sisters-in law, Nancy Siders, Peru, Patricia Hunkler, Cincinnati, and Teresa (Gary) Oliver, Peru; 26 nieces and nephews; and close family friends, Rich and Pam Tucker and family, Phil and Stephanie VanBaalen and family, Mike and Carolyn Murphy and family, and Rob and Amy Cheek and family. Funeral services is 10:30 a.m. Wednesday at Skinner Worship Chapel near Twelve Mile with Pastor Tom Robbins officiating. The Miami County Military Rites team will present honors following the service. Visitation is 2 to 4 p.m. and 6 to 8 p.m. Tuesday at McClain Funeral Home, Denver Memorial contributions may be made to Cancer Treatment Center of America Family Assistance Fund.