Herbert 'Andy' Darden

Herbert ‘Andy’ Darden, age 86, of Pinson, passed away on November 27, 2025. Andy graduated from Tarrant High School in 1957. He served in the US Navy from 1958 until 1962. Mr. Darden was a longtime member of First Baptist Church of Pinson. He was a 60-year member of the Sheet Metal Workers Union Local 48. He was a lifetime member of the American Farriers Association and member of World Champion Blacksmiths. Mr. Darden was preceded in death by his wife Linda Cushman Darden; his parents Pauline and Loy Darden and a sister Patricia Ann Darden.

Andy is survived by his three daughters Andrea Darden Stripling (Dennis), Jill Darden Dunn (Wayne), Christie Darden Gingras; seven grandchildren, Spencer Stripling, Parker Stripling, Conner Striping (Lindsey), Casey Dunn Rigg (Caleb), Kelly Dunn Weaver (Donavan), Chandler Gingras (Morgan), Hagen Gingras; one great-granddaughter, Addy Mae Gingras.