Darnell "Smoke" Frierson took his heavenly flight on Thursday, May 31, 2018 at Carolina Healthcare, Charlotte, NC. He was born on November 13, 1967 in Sumter, SC, the eldest of two children born to Aleithia Ann Frierson.

Darnell was a graduate of Mayewood High Class of 1985. He was reared in St. Paul AME Church, Sumter, SC.

After graduation, he became employed by The Bendix Corporation. In November 1989, Darnell enlisted in the United States Army, where he served for eleven years and eleven months. Darnell was trained as a Motor Transport Operator and earned the rank of Sergeant. SGT Frierson served both stateside and overseas, including various assignments in Germany and Fort Stewart, GA. He received numerous decorations and awards for his outstanding service and contributions.

Loving memories of Darnell will be cherished by his mother, Aleithia Ann Frierson; sister, Shonda (Leroy) Frierson Frost of Sumter; nephew, Jayden Christopher Singleton of Sumter; grandmother, Lillian Goode of Sumter; aunt, Gloria Carter of Sumter; special relatives, The Reardon and The Bossard Family of Sumter; and a host of other relatives and caring friends.

He was preceded in death by his father, Simon Reardon; maternal great grandparents. Charlie and Atha Frierson; paternal grandparents, Samuel and Estelle Reardon; and Uncle Charlie "CJ" Frierson, Jr.

Public Viewing will be held on Tuesday, June 5, 2018 from 2-6pm at Job's Mortuary.

Mr. Frierson will be placed in the church on Wednesday, June 6, 2018 at 10am for viewing until the hour of service.

Funeral Services will be held at 11am on Wednesday, June 6, 2018 at St. Paul AME Church, 835 Plowden Mill Road Sumter, SC, with Pastor Frederick Graves, Eulogist, and Dr. Friendly Gadson Officiating.

Interment will follow in the Florence National Cemetery Florence, SC

Family will be receiving friends at the home 375 Boots Branch Road Sumter, SC