Edward Alan Darden

Edward Alan Darden, 46, of Beebe, Arkansas, was born June 11, 1964 and died Tuesday, May 10, 2011. He was a heavy equipment operator. Eddie is survived by one daughter, Julie Darden; one son, John Darden; his mother and stepfather, Katie and Joe Hellums, all of Beebe; father and stepmother Albert and Wilma Darden of Romance; two granddaughters, Jaylee and Emily; one brother, Jason Darden; fiancée Barbara Usery; and a niece, Stephanie Darden, all of Beebe. He was preceded in death by a brother, Steve Darden. Family will receive friends from 6 to 8 p.m. Thursday at Westbrook Funeral Home, Beebe. Funeral will be 1 p.m., Friday, May 13, 2011, at Antioch Church, with burial in Antioch Cemetery. www.westbrookfuneralhome.com.