James Edward Darling was born August 26,1953 to Willie and MAry Daroling of Flora, MS. He is one of the eight children. Three brothers, two sisters and his parents preceeded him in death. He attended school in Flora, MS. He was married to Rosetta Nellums on February 22,2014. he has one daugther from a previous marriage and two stepsons. He worked at several places before his health failed. He was baptized along with his wife, Rosetta one daugther Arlene Haymer one stepson Calvin Clayborn two stepdaugthers Clayborn and Shelia Clayborn, one sister Rosie Darling two brothers Willie Darling and relatives and freinds.