Darrin Scott Byrd, 57, of Bluffton, passed away Sunday, Feb. 19, 2023, at Stillwater Hospice.

He was born March 25, 1965, in Wells County, to Robert Paul Byrd and Loralie Ford Byrd.

Darrin had a passion for cooking and turned it into his career. He attended Norwell High School, class of 1983. He was junior class president. He was a movie and music enthusiast, attending many concerts. Darrin was “quick-witted” and liked to joke.

He is survived by his daughter, Stephanie Byrd (Kyle Mertz) of Bluffton; Quinten Byrd of Bluffton; his brother, Mark Byrd of Fort Wayne; two nieces and four great- nieces and nephews; and eight grandchildren, Corbyn, Connor, McKinzie, Annabelle, Natalya, Arya, Odin, and Alexa.

He is preceded in death by his father, Robert Paul Byrd, and his mother, Loralie Ford) Byrd. He is loved.

No services are scheduled at this time.

Preferred memorials to Stillwater Hospice, 5910 Homestead Road, Fort Wayne, IN 46814.

 Arrangements have been entrusted to Advantage Funeral & Cremation Services-Mungovan in Fort Wayne.