ike Smith Band, the Combo-5, the Rhythm Kings, and the Velvetones. In his retirement years, he rejoined the leader of the Velvetones, and the two of them enjoyed entertaining residents in nursing homes throughout Iowa. Darwin also enjoyed playing his sax for his Lord and Savior at churches in the Hampton area, for his faith was a very important part of his life. He was a faithful member of Faith Baptist Church in Hampton. Darwin is survived by his three children: son Dennis (Mona) of Hampton, daughters Debbie (Jay) Leeman of Guttenberg, Iowa, and Dawn (Jon) Wright of Austin, Texas; twelve grandchildren and 17 great-grandchildren; brother Rodney (Sheryl) of Houston, Texas and numerous nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his beloved wife of 63 years, Darlene, his parents Harold and Jennie, and granddaughter Brianna Weismann.