Master Sergeant Darnell Breeden

Master Sergeant Darnell Eric Breeden, 37, of Bristow, VA, died Friday, March 12, 2010 at his home in Bristow, Virginia, in the arms of his loving wife with his brother and sister-in-law by his side, after a long and courageous battle with cancer.

MSgt. Breeden was born in 1972 in Winchester, VA, the son of Charles R. Breeden and Peggy C. Oates. He was a Master Sergeant with the United States Air Force Security Forces, where he was awarded the Air Force Commendation Medal, as well as the Air Force Achievement Medal, both two oak leaf clusters, and the Meritorious Service Medal. He was a 1991 graduate of James Wood High School, and earned an Associate Degree in Criminal Justice from the Air Force Academy Community College. He was also a member of Living Hope Presbyterian Church. Darnell will be remembered for his passion for life, his optimistic outlook, and his inspiring attitude towards life. In his spare time he enjoyed spending time with family and friends, especially his quality time with his father and brother. He was an avid dog and Jeep lover.

His life truly began when he married his soul mate, Sherry Conway Breeden on September 13, 2005 in Clearbrook, VA. Sherry devoted her life to him, especially throughout the most difficult times. She never left his side.

Surviving with his wife and parents is a son, Hunter Fortune; a brother, Chuck Breeden and his wife, Dori of Wesley Chapel, NC; his paternal grandmother, Anna Sue Stickley; his maternal grandmother, Gladys S. Thomas; his mother and father-in-law, David and Donna Conway of Martinsburg, WV and a half sister, as well as a niece and several nephews, especially Caleb, Joshua, Noah “Little D”, Elijah and Jonah. He was preceded in death by his paternal grandfather, Charles Richard Breeden, Sr., and his maternal grandfather, Llewellyn Vance Combs. He will be greatly missed by all.

A funeral service will be conducted at 11:00 AM on Tuesday at Omps Funeral Home, Amherst Chapel with Pastor Tim McGawan officiating. Interment will be in Wesley Chapel Cemetery.

The family will receive friends on Monday from 2:00 – 4:00 PM and 6:00 – 8:00 PM at Omps Funeral Home, Amherst Chapel.

In lieu of flowers please send memorial contributions may be made to Living Hope Presbyterian Church building fund, 14000 Holcrest Ct., Haymarket, VA 20169.