Darwin L. Friend, Sr's Obituary
EDINBURG Darwin L. Friend, Sr., 79 years of age, passed away Sunday January 23, 2011 at the Hospice Care Center in Copley Township. Born on February 4, 1931 in Joliet, Illinois, he was the son of the late Levi and Agnes (Romesburg) Friend. A longtime resident of Edinburg, Mr. Friend had been employed as a painter at Chrysler Twinsburg Stamping Plant retiring in 1984.He also was the owner-operator of Friends Wholesale in Edinburg. He enjoyed spending the winter months in Florida, dancing and was an avid CB Radio enthusiast known as "Smiley". Survivors include his children Darwin (Debra) Friend, Jr. and Darlene Bishop both of Ravenna, grandchildren Daniel Bishop and Krystal Friend and great-grandchild Christian Bishop. He was preceded in death by his daughter Marilyn Friend, brothers Miles, Loren and Jack Friend and sisters Hope Johnson, Jane Lee and Joan Cmar. No calling hours. A private family burial will be held at a later date. In lieu of flowers, memorials are suggested to the Hospice of Visiting Nurse Service, Justin T. Rogers Care Center 3358 Ridgewood Rd., Akron, Oh. 44333 or the Alzheimer's Association. Arrangements are by the Green Family Funeral Home & Crematory Service in Mantua.
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