Eugene Darwin

Eugene Darwin, 82, of Lumberton, died Wednesday, June 23, 2021, at Village Creek Rehabilitation and Nursing Center, Lumberton. He was born on March 28, 1939, in Bessmay, to Essie Mae Hester Darwin and John Darwin.

Eugene spent majority of his lifetime in Orange County. He loved country, bluegrass, and gospel music and wrote many of his own songs. Eugene loved the Lord and sang in churches and nursing homes for many years. He was a kind gentle man who loved his family.

Survivors include his children, Carol Jean Osborne and her husband, Dewayne, of Lumberton; Angela Denise Darwin, of Houston; and John Barry Darwin I, of Houston; grandchildren, Ashley Marie Armand, Matthew Chandler Osborne, Chance Christopher Osborne, John Barry Darwin II, and Eli Silver Darwin; great-grandchildren, Kian Paul Armand and Lena Marie Armand; and mother of children, Virginia Lynn Darwin DeFord.

He is preceded in death by his brother, Travis Darwin and sister, Maxine Walton.

A family committal will be held at Broussard’s Crematorium, Beaumont, under the direction of Broussard’s, 1605 North Major Drive, Beaumont.