Memorial

Darren Hilton-Smith Memorial

Life Reflections

Darren Lamont Hilton-Smith, Sr., EN3 of the United States Navy, was born to Cheryl Hilton and William Smith on September 15, 1982 in Pine Bluff, Arkansas. He went from labor to reward; from world to ETERNAL Life on July 20, 2003.

He confessed hope and belief in Christ at an early age. On February 8, 1997 Darren gave his life to Christ and was baptized at Barnett Chapel Baptist Church under Reverend Forest C. Cooper in Pine Bluff, Arkansas.

Academically, Darren was the epitome of an over-achiever. He graduated from Dollarway Senior High School in 2000 where he participated in numerous school and community organizations. He was united in holy matrimony to Glynnis (Langford) Hilton-Smith on July 9, 2001 in Jacksonville, Florida.

Ambitious and inspired, Darren decided to further his education and obtain a promising career with the United States Navy. He enlisted on July 27, 2000. While serving his country in the United States , Darren had the privilege of traveling and completing several assignments and was awarded for his merit. His awards and assignments are as follows: Navy and Marine Corps Achievement Medal (1), Meritorious Unit Commendation (2), Good Conduct Award (1), Battle "E" Ribbon (2), National Defense Service Medal (1), Armed Forces Expeditionary Medal (1), Sea Service Deployment Ribbon (1).

Pine Bluff Kappa League

Darren became a member of Pine Bluff Kappa League in the Spring of 1998, and he will always be remembered for his contribution to the program. As a dedication to his life lived, Kappa League will Start the Annual Darren Hilton-Smith High School Step Show in his honor. The proceeds from the program will help fund the Kappa League program and start a scholarship in his honor. In the picture above, he is seen with Leaguers Mark Bradley, Carlos Buie, Travis Johnson, Mario Johnson, Brian Landers, and Vincent Roaf, during the Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc. Annual Jabberwock.

The Last Request

Please don't say that I gave up, just say I gave in, don't say I lost the battle; it was god's war to lose or win. please don't say how good I was, but that I did my best. just say I tried to do what's right; to give the most I could-not less. please don't give me wings or halos, that's for god to do. I want no more than I deserve-no extras just my due. please give me flowers, and do not talk harsh tones. don't be concerned about me now, I'm well with god-I've made it home! don't talk about what could have been, it's over and it's done. just see to all my family's needs, the battle has been won. when you draw a picture of me, don't draw me a saint. I've done some good, I've done some wrong, so use all your paint: not just bright and light tones-use some gray and dark. in fact, don't put me down on canvas-paint me in your heart. don't just remember good times, but remember, too, the bad. for life is full of many things, some happy and some sad. but if you must do something, then I have one last request-forgive me for wrong I've done, and with the love that's left: thank god for my soul's resting; thank god for I've been blessed, thank god for all who loved me, praise god who loved me best!