Stutzman, Darren
Darren Stutzman passed away surrounded by his family, peacefully transitioning to his heavenly home on November 10, 2026 at the University of Virginia Medical Center after an extended stay. He was born March 23, 1969, in Columbus, Ohio.
Darren spent his happy childhood well into adulthood in Blacksburg, VA. More recently he resided in Lynch Station, VA.
He is survived by his wife Beth (Aughey) Stutzman. In addition, Darren is survived by his parents, Claudia and Warren Stutzman; his sister Dana Day and brother-in-law Doug Day; nieces Rachel and Ella Day; step daughter Anna Aughey; his uncle and aunt, Keith and Donna Morris of Willis, TX; his uncle and aunt, Byron and Nancy Stutzman of Chestnut Hill, MA; and his dog Macie. Darren was predeceased by his grandparents Claude and Ruby Morris, and Earl and Christina Stutzman.
Darren graduated from Concord University in 1993 with a BA in Management. He received an AAS degree in electronics from ECPI in 1997. He was working on a master’s degree. He held a number of jobs after graduation, most recently working for the Lynchburg, Virginia, school system. Prior to that he worked for Dish Network and was a friendly face at Kroger’s in Blacksburg. Most of his jobs involved contact with the public, which he enjoyed very much. Darren was a friend to many and an enemy to no one.
His biggest joy was his marriage to Beth. They were dedicated to each other. He loved his family and was a strong believer in Christ and was a faithful church goer, first at Blacksburg United Methodist Church and then Penuel Babtist Church.
He was a fan of the Houston Astros, the Washington Commanders, the Virginia Tech Hokies, and the Blacksburg Bruins. His biggest dream was to be a pilot. He enjoyed spending his free time at airports watching planes take off and land.
Although Darren had many health problems, he approached his challenges with unwavering determination and a positive outlook, always embracing life with gratitude and joy.
Appreciation is extended to Darren’s many friends for their support and to the staff at the UVA Hospital who gave him very caring medical attention.
Funeral arrangements are being handled by McCoy Funeral Home in Blacksburg. Memorial services will be held at Blacksburg United Methodist Church on Sunday November 15, beginning with visitation at 2 pm followed by a service at 3 pm and a reception. Celebration of life services will be held in Altavista at Penuel Baptist Church on November 22 at 3pm.
