Johnny Joseph “Buddha” Darcey, Sr., 59, of Beaumont died October 6, 2005 at 12:20 with his loved ones by his side at his residence. A native of New Iberia, Louisiana and a resident of the Beaumont area for most of his live, he was an outstanding automobile salesman at Sour Lake Motors. He was a member of Calvary Baptist Church. Johnny was also a life long member of the American Bowling console and a member of the Pro Bowlers Association. Johnny was a League bowler at Cross Roads Bowling Center and will e missed by his bowling buddies: Arnold, Dennis, Jensen, Brian, Bubba, Van, Louis, James, Tom, Clifford, Don, and Mark Williams his good friend.
He is survived by his daughter, Theresa Stevens and her husband Randy of Beaumont; son, Johnny Darcey, Jr. and his wife Cindy of Fannett; brothers, Melvin Darcey, Donald Darcey, and Alfred Darcey all of New Iberia, Louisiana; and grandchildren, Cullen and Conner Stevens. He was preceded in death by his wife, Muriel Darcey; and his brother, William “Dub” Darcey.
Graveside services will be 2:00 p.m. Monday, October 10, 2005 at Holy Family Cemetery in New Iberia, Louisiana under the direction of Broussard’s, 1605 N Major Drive, Beaumont. A gathering of family and friends will begin 12:00 noon on Sunday, October 9, 2005 at the Mortuary.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to American Cancer Society, P O Box 5144, Beaumont, Texas 77726.
