Darren Charles Reynolds, age 58, of Morganton, Georgia passed away suddenly on May 23, 2025 at the Blue Ridge Medical Center. Darren was born to the late Junior and Geneva Morris Reynolds, on July 25, 1966. He was preceded in death by his parents, a brother that did not survive birth and his beloved sister, Debbie Dillinger.
Darren was a member of Epworth First Baptist Church. He was a fiercely devoted father and husband. If you knew Darren, you knew that he was a caring person that was willing to reach out to help others. Darren had a servant's heart that marked his true identity. He was a craftsman when it came to carpentry and was known as one that could do just about anything. He was a go-to man for anything you might need. He enjoyed traveling extensively and always found pleasure in taking cruises or camping with his loved ones and friends. He proudly served surrounding communities as a firefighter and EMT to protect lives and property. He retired from Hall County Fire Services and went on to work as a bus driver for the Fannin County School Sytem. As a bus driver, he manifested his servant's heart in always remembering the students that rode his bus with a cupcake on their birthday and even provided a pizza party for his students on the final day of school. His kindness always shone through to others, which will be treasured in fondest memories.
Darren is survived by his wife, Page Hensley Reynolds; daughter, Amy (Kellen) Reynolds; brother, David (Hope) Reynolds; brother-in-law, Junior Dillinger, brother and sister-in-law, Larry and Kim Hensley aunts and uncles that were raised with Darren and loved as siblings, Linda (Steve) Chambers, Raymond (Becky) Morris, Bobby Morris, Loretta (the late Rev. Harold) Weeks, Tommy (Wanda) Morris, the late Ella Mae Heaton, James Harvey Morris and the late Winford Morris. Many other extended family members and friends also survive.
Funeral services are scheduled to be held on Friday, May 30, 2025 at 11 A.M. from the Cochran-McDaniel Funeral Home Chapel in Blue Ridge, Georgia with Dr. Tom Jordan and Rev. Charlie Wellham officiating. Music will be shared by Rev. Doug Simonds and Becky Harris. Family prayer will be given by Rev. Shane Stephenson. Graveside services will be at Toccoa Baptist Church Cemetery, conducted by Rev. Marlen Hensley and Rev. Jerry Banks. Hall County Fire Services will present final honors at the graveside prior to interment.
The following gentlemen will be serving as pallbearers: Richard York, Jeff Queen, Lewis Chambers, Clayton Chambers, Rodney Weeks, and Kyle McClure. Honorary pallbearers include Hall County Fire Services, Fannin County Fire and Emergency Medical Services and the Fannin County Schools Transportation Department.
The family will be receiving friends in a time of visitation at the Cochran-McDaniel Funeral Home in Blue Ridge, Georgia on Thursday evening, May 29, 2025, from 4 P.M. until 8 P.M.
In lieu of flowers contributions can be made to Toccoa Baptist Church Cemetery Fund in memory of Darren. Mail to: Larry Davis, P O Box 352, Blue Ridge, GA 30513.
Cochran-McDaniel Funeral Home of Blue Ridge, Georgia is truly honored to serve the family of Darren Charles Reynolds. You may sign the guest register and send condolences to the family on the website www.cochranmcdaniel.com
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