Darvin N. Crain, age 85

Darvin N. Crain, age 85; passed away Tuesday, September 3, 2024.

He was the third child of eight born to the late Cecil and Ruby McEntire Crain.

A native of Rutherford County, Darvin served his country as a member of the U.S. Army during the Vietnam War Era. No stranger to hard work, he with the help of his brother Donnie operated a pork production farm which supplied hogs to Smithfields for 25 years. After leaving the hog farming industry, he and his wife Opal opened "The BBQ Place" in Rutherfordton.

Darvin had a genuine love for God and enjoyed his church family.

Darvin is survived by his wife of 60 years, Opal Womack Crain; daughters, Roneice Geer and husband Billy; Robin Mathis and husband Scott; Amanda Mitchell and husband Mattney; seven grandchildren, two great grandchildren. He is also survived by his brothers, Donnie Crain, Jack Crain, Bill Crain and wife, Sandra; Sammy Crain and wife, Pam; sisters, Regaina Ownbey and Wren Torvinen; sister-in-law, Judy Hill and husband Leonard; sister-in-law, Faye Womack.

In addition to his parents he was also preceded in death by a sister, Jean Green; father-in-law, Howard Womack; mother-in-law, Lucille Womack; sisters-in-laws, Wilma Crain, Patrica Crain and Debbie Crain; brothers-in-laws, Jimmy "Shorty" Torvinen, Will Ownbey, Edward Womack and Mickey Green

Funeral services were held September 8 at Shingle Hollow Congregational Holiness Church, Rutherfordton with Rev. Jamie Pascarella and Rev. Jack Crain officiating.

The family requests that memorials be made to Shingle Hollow Congregational Holiness Church.

Online condolences may be made at www.crowemortuary.com.