Darwin Lynn Delmont

Darwin Lynn Delmont, a United States Naval Veteran and friend to all, passed away Wednesday April 11, 2018, in Pascagoula, Mississippi. He was born May 4th, 1931 to Virgil and Edna Baldwin Delmont in San Bernardino, California. Besides his parents he is also preceded in death by a step mother Fleta Delmont. Darwin is survived by an older sister Betty Schooling of Seattle, Washington, two younger brothers, Larry (Cheryl) Delmont and Richard (Jacque) Delmont both of Kansas City, Missouri. Also left to cherish many happy memories with their beloved “Monte”, is his Goddaughters; Sharron (Doug) Rouse of Pascagoula, Shelia (Ray) Barbour of Mobile, Alabama, and Sylvia (Chad) Tillman of Pascagoula. He is also survived by numerous nieces and nephews. In 1949, after graduating from East High School in Kansas City, Missouri, Darwin enlisted in the United States Navy. While in the Navy he trained as an Electronics Technician. During the Korean War he served aboard a supply ship off the coast of Korea. A significant portion of his Naval career was spent aboard an ocean-going tug in the Pacific Ocean. He also was stationed at Walter Reed National Military Medical Center, Bethesda, Maryland, repairing and maintaining hospital electronic equipment. Darwin retired from the Navy in 1969 with the rank of Chief Petty Officer. After his career in the Navy he came to Pascagoula and was employed by Ingalls Shipbuilding. Desiring to return to the sea, he found employment aboard local shrimp boats. Darwin worked in the automotive repair industry and was a talented auto technician. He was also known as a highly skilled carpenter and furniture maker and never hesitated to offer his skills to anyone in need. Throughout the time he lived in Pascagoula Darwin continuously touched the lives of many people. On many occasions he lovingly and unselfishly gave of his time to check on local citizens that needed a dependable friend in their final years. In all his works and deeds, Darwin was a very quiet and unassuming man who never expected or wanted anything in return. It was this personality trait that lead to his final wishes of no formal services after his death. He will be missed by all who were privileged to know him including his canine friend, Otis.

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Darwin Lynn Delmont

May 4, 1931 - April 11, 2018