James Darling

July 15, 1922 - September 29, 2020

James Darling, age 98, of Filion, peacefully passed away with family by his side on Tuesday evening, September 29, 2020 at the Huron County Medical Care Facility in Bad Axe, Michigan. James was born in Evergreen Township, Michigan, on July 15, 1922, to the late Owen and Martha (Mark) Darling. He married his loving wife, Violet Halifax on May 27, 1978. James was a longtime member of the United Methodist Church and he volunteered as an apple pie bag twist-tier at their annual apple pie sale. He never did turn down a slice of desert. Who says you can’t have a cookie with your cereal in the morning! He was an avid dairy farmer and green hand gardener with flourishing vegetables and a well-kept lawn. He enjoyed playing cards (especially those intense games of Skip-Bo), going to parades, and watching fireworks. He loved attending farm and car shows, working with his hands, and spending time with his family and friends. James is survived by his devoted wife of 42 years, Violet Darling of Filion, his children, Ron (Marge) Halifax of Harbor Beach, Gary (Cheryl) Halifax of Harbor Beach, Linda (James) Geiger of Harbor Beach, Betty (Andrew) Juozapaitis of Rochester Hills, Randy (Lauri) Halifax of Minden City, and Annette Halifax of Rochester Hills. Brother, Fred (Pat) Darling of Marlette. Sister, Norma Cryderman of Linden. 21 Grand-Children, 50 Great-Grandchildren and 1 Great-Great-Grandchild. James was proceeded in death by his siblings, Mark Darling, Don Darling, Bob Darling, Jerry Darling, and Mary Geister. A daughter, Arlene Geiger. 2 grand-Children, Jared Halifax and Lori Geiger. He leaves behind an endless supply of wonderful memories as a father and grandfather and will be deeply missed by his family and friends. Services for James will be Officiated by Rev. Tim Callow at the First United Methodist Church in Bad Axe at 11am Friday, October 2, 2020. Burial will be in Rock Falls Cemetery, Harbor Beach. Visitation will be held Thursday, October 1, 2020 from 3-8pm at Kaufman Funeral Home, Bad Axe and Friday at the church at 10am until the time of service at 11am. The family requested the limitation of services of James Darling to family. A face mask is required to attend.