Richard Cassidy Darden, 59, of Hampstead, NC, was called to be with his Lord on Thursday, November 20, 2014. He was born on September 18, 1955 in Augusta, GA, the son of Vera Darden and Gary Darden. Richard graduated from Union Pines High School in Moore County, NC. He was a veteran of the US Navy and a member of the American Legion. He worked for Al Sidbury Construction and cherished all the friendships made while working there. Richard loved the Lord and was a faithful member of Freedom Baptist Church. He will be remembered as a wonderful father, son, brother, uncle, cousin and friend. Surviving in addition to his parents is his daughter, Cassidy Darden of Hampstead; three siblings, Angie Brock and husband Tim of Wilmington, Shelia Darden of Cornelius, NC, and Susan Morgan and husband Robert of Laurinburg, NC. The family will receive friends from 3-5 pm Sunday, November 23, 2014 at Andrews Mortuary Market Street Chapel. A funeral service will be held 11:00 am Monday at Freedom Baptist Church with burial following in Greenlawn Memorial Park.
