Darryl Lanier James was a native of St. Augustine, born at Flagler Hospital on Tuesday, January 5, 1960 to Lester James, Sr. and Bernice "Bern" Laurry James. Darryl spent all of his childhood years in Palatka where he attended Mt. Zion Primitive Baptist Church. He was a 1978 graduate of Palatka High School and later attended Vocational School in Tampa. Darryl relocated to Miami and was employed by BellSouth for several years. As a man who enjoyed traveling, he briefly resided in several cities including, Las Vegas, NV; Wilmington, DE; Philadelphia, PA; Hampton, VA; and Tampa, FL; before returning to his hometown, Palatka. Darryl worked in numerous jobs over the years and was formerly employed by Price Brothers in Palatka and had been a tree trimmer and worked in landscaping. Darryl enjoyed listening to music especially R & B. In addition to his beloved mother "Bern," Darryl was preceded in eternal rest by maternal grandparents Mr. and Mrs. Laurry; and paternal grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. Willie "Bill" (Addie Mae) James. Darryl entered the sunset of life on Sunday, June 29, 2014 at his residence. He leaves to cherish his memories: father and stepmother, Lester and Alice Mae (Epps) James, Sr., Palatka; three brothers, Verne Laurry, Tacoma, WA., Lester James, Jr., Richmond, VA., Keith (Veronica) James, Pembroke Pines; sister, Dawn Michelle (Allen) Jones, Charles City, VA; "just like a brother," James Fells, Tampa; and a host of nieces, nephews, cousins, and other relatives.