Thomas Darieng

Richmond Hill Thomas Darieng, 87, died Thursday, March 19, 2015 at Hospice House of Savannah. Tommy was a lifelong resident of Richmond Hill. A graduate of Richmond Hill High School, he spent time as the 2nd Steam Engine Engineer in the Merchant Marines. He sailed around the world twice and was blockaded in England during WWII. This is where he met his queen and wife, Miss Irene. He was very active in his community. Some of his accomplishments are being a member of Richmond Hill First United Methodist Church, instrumental in forming the Richmond Hill Jaycees, instrumental in the incorporation of Richmond Hill, the last living member of the original Richmond Hill City Council, brought natural gas to Richmond Hill, a builder of Richmond Hill State Park, built, owned, and operated Fort McAllister Marina retiring in 1995, instrumental in founding and served as the first president of the DP Club, and instrumental in getting Highway 144 named after his father. He loved to fish, watch NASCAR, and dance. Tommy was preceded in death by his wife of sixty years, Miss Irene. Survivors include a son and daughter-in-law, Stephen G. and Susan E Darieng of Richmond Hill and their children, Michael, Stephanie, and great grandson, Jacob; a daughter and son-in-law, Debra A. and Louis A. Arnsdroff of Richmond Hill and their daughter, Andrea and William Fawcett and great grandchildren, Sarah, Catherine; and Debra’s other daughter, Allison and Chad Bird and great granddaughter, Avia; a son, Chris Darieng; brother, Theron Darieng of Richmond Hill; sister, Betty Tranthom of Sumpter, SC; and several nieces and nephews. A visitation will be 4:00 p.m. until 7:00 p.m. Sunday, March 22, 2015 at Carter Funeral Home Bryan Chapel. Funeral services will be 11:00 Monday, March 23, 2015 at Richmond Hill First United Methodist Church with Reverend Doctor Glenn Martin officiating. Burial will follow at Bryan Neck Presbyterian Church Cemetery. Remembrances can be made to Hospice of Savannah 1352 Eisenhower Dr. Savannah, GA 31405. Online condolences can be made at www.carterbryanchapel.com. To order memorial trees or send flowers to the family in memory of Thomas Darieng, please visit our flower store.