Darren Keith Askew

January 29, 1971 - July 11, 2019

Darren Keith Askew was born in Patterson, NJ on January 29, 1971 and received with open arms by George and Jean Askew in Ahoskie, NC. Darren departed this life on July 11, 2019 at New Eastwood Healthcare and Rehabilitation Center in Wilson, Pennsylvania. He was an outstanding athlete at Ahoskie High School during his time as a student there. His awards for varsity basketball included "Most Valuable Player". Darren was also a phenomenal baseball player with natural-born athleticism. Darren was employed with Sharp Pharmaceuticals since 2015. Outside of work, he enjoyed traveling the East Coast to spend quality time with his loved ones. He also enjoyed sports. As many knew, he was an avid basketball and football fan. Music also had a special place in his heart, with a special love for classic hip-hop and rap. Darren was preceded in death by his parents, George and Jean Askew; his brothers, George Howard Askew, and Carl Askew; and his sister, Cheryl Hoggard. Darren leaves to cherish his heartfelt memories: his biological mother, Mrs. Linda Askew of Patterson, NJ; his daughter, Jalesa Askew of Ahoskie, NC; two sons, Darren K. Askew of Murfreesboro, NC, and O'Brien Askew of Lancaster, SC; four brothers, Michael Askew (Frances), Horace Askew, Joseph Askew (Charlotte), and Charles Askew (Tomeka) all of Ahoskie, NC; three sisters, Marilyn Johnson (Calvin) of Ahoskie, NC, Tammy Askew-Johnson (Malcolm) and Shekeisha Askew, both of Patterson, NJ; a special friend, Teresa Cruz of Allentown, PA; as well as a host of aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews, cousins, and close friends.