Michael (Mike) Darby

Funeral service for Michael (Mike) Darby, age 62, of Como, Texas, will be held at 1:00 P.M. on Saturday, October 3, 2026, at Como United Methodist Church, with Rev. Blayke Pegues officiating. Interment will follow at Richland Cemetery, with Tony Darby, Michael Darby, Bobby Rushing, Brian Rushing, Dusty Rushing, and Clifford Horton serving as pallbearers, and Dwain Hughes, Trent Jennings, and Wesley Foshee serving as honorary pallbearers. Visitation will be held at 12:00 P.M. on Saturday, October 3, 2026, at Como United Methodist Church. Mr. Darby passed away at Christus Mother Frances in Tyler, Texas, on Sunday, September 27, 2026.

Mike Darby was born on July 3, 1964, in Ozona, Texas, to Roy and Carolyn (Pitts) Darby. Mike worked as a maintenance technician for Andrews in Denton, Texas, until the company’s closing. He then ventured into the plumbing business, where his natural ability to fix just about anything earned him a reputation as a true jack-of-all-trades. He later obtained his license in water and wastewater and served as the Head of Maintenance for the City of Como before retiring. Mike was also a dedicated member of the Como Volunteer Fire Department for many years, always willing to lend a hand when others were in need. Through his service, he helped fight fires and save lives. His bravery and selflessness were recognized by the Farmersville Fire Department, where he received a special recognition and a Life Saving Award for his heroic actions. Outside of work and his service to the community, Mike enjoyed fishing, making wooden handles for knives, and sharing stories about his beloved ’68 Chevelle. He had a true love for music and took great pride in building sound systems that were as loud as possible. Often enjoying them until the police came to let him know they had heard enough. These were the things that made Mike who he was: hardworking, talented, generous, and always ready with a good story and a little bit of fun.

Mike is survived by his parents, Roy and Carolyn Darby; wife, Jo Anna Darby; daughter, Jessica Darby of Como, Texas; son, Michael Darby of Como, Texas, Eddie Webb, who was like a son to him; grandchildren, Kaddence, Bentlee, Kynlee, Likea, Kason, Kaisley, Katie, Weston; fourteen nieces and nephews; thirteen great-nieces and nephews; brother, Tony Darby, and wife Mary; aunts, Debbie Shirley of Sulphur Springs, Texas, Judy Hughes and husband Larry of Indiana; uncle, Richard Darby and wife Jeanie of Minnesota; cousins, Lacy Shirley, Dwain Hughes, Donald Hughes, Diane Starr, Ronda Dessin, Kim Gloyd; and special cousins, Nancy Rowell of Como, Texas, and Patsy Evans of Como, Texas.

Donations may be made to the Como United Methodist Church:

309 Lynch St, Como, TX 75431