Randolph Darden Sr. Obituary

We are sad to announce that on April 24, 2026 we had to say goodbye to Randolph Darden Sr. (Zion, Illinois), born in Chicago, Illinois. You can send your sympathy in the guestbook provided and share it with the family.

He was predeceased by: his parents, Qudell Darden and Lillian Lee Darden; his former wife Janice Smith; and his son Derrick Darden. He is survived by: his children, Randolph Darden Jr., Doreen Fields-Presley (Robert Presley) and Shenice Swopes (Claiveront Swopes); and his grandchildren, Danielle Fields, Shanese Darden, Lynnya Cannon, Richard Fields, Derrick Darden Jr., Kashaya Love, Zuri Arrington, Zamari Arrington, Ja'Kilah Cannon and E'Niyah Thompson. He is also survived by nieces, nephews, cousins, and dear friends.

Visitation was held on Friday, May 1st 2026 from 10:00 AM to 11:00 AM at the Trinity A. M. E. Church (210 South Ave, Waukegan, IL 60085). A funeral service was held on Friday, May 1st 2026 at 11:00 AM at the same location. A graveside service was held on Friday, May 1st 2026 at 12:30 PM at the Mt. Olivet Memorial Park Cemetery (1436 Kenosha Rd, Zion, IL 60099).