Michael "Darin" Brandt

Provence - Graveside ceremony for Mr. Michael "Darin" Brandt, 54, of Ardmore are scheduled for 10:00 AM Thursday, March 11, 2021 at Provence Cemetery. Services are under the direction and care of Alexander Gray Funeral Home of Wilson.

Darin was born Sept. 15, 1966 at Ardmore to the late Mary Denise Shrum. He departed this life Saturday, March 6, 2021.

Darin was raised at Dickson graduating from Dickson High School in 1984. During his high school years he enjoyed playing basketball and was voted most attractive his senior year. Upon graduation he worked at Beetle Plastics of Gene Autry, remaining there for many years for as long as his health allowed. Due to a tragic vehicle accident while travelling to work, the last years of Darin's life were spent residing at Southbrook Nursing Home. Darin loved Harley Davidson's and Coors original beer. He always enjoyed having a good time with friends and family and being outside.

Preceding him in death is his mother, Denise Shrum; stepfather, Dan Johnson; great nephew, Blake Winblood and grandfather, Eugene Shrum and grandmother, Mary J. Shrum

Survivors include his sister, Kelly Pletcher and husband Chris of Lone Grove; brother, John Brandon Winblood of Moss Port, MS; uncle Kevin Shrum of Ardmore; nieces and nephews, Dylan Pletcher and wife Hailey, Braden Pletcher, Brandon Taylor Winblood and McKayla Winblood; great nephews, Grayson Pletcher and Jaxon Pletcher; extended family Monte and Charlene Pletcher and Clint and Lisa Burton, all of Lone Grove; numerous other family and friends.

Casket bearers will be Randy Johnson, Chris Knisley, Rex Butler, Dylan Pletcher, Braden Pletcher and Brandon Taylor Winblood.

Honorary bearers are James Rodgers, Mark Parkhill, John Brandon Winblood, Paul Hoskins and members of Dickson High School Class of 1984.

Family visitation will be held from 6 to 7 pm Wednesday evening.

Condolences may be sent online at www.alexanderfuneralhome.org