Bethel, VT - Ronald Pearly Darling, Jr., 30, died unexpectedly March 6, 2018 at his home.

Born July 23, 1987 in Hanover, NH a son of Ronald P and Heidi Lynn ( Follensbee) Darling. He attended the Bethel schools and for a time was enrolled in Rutland High School before graduating from Bethel High School. He was currently employed at the Canoe in Hanover as a line cook., but his true passion was music, he was an extremely talented lyricist, he had a pair of lungs that could blow, Ron was an experienced guitarist, he was able to read and write music and was often referred to by the ladies as "Rockstar" . Ron wrote poetry, and worked in the mediums of both charcoal and ink. He was proud of his tattoos and his piercings. Ron enjoyed hunting and fishing, he was a talented carpenter, both general and finish carpentry. He was an avid reader, had a strong personality and could finish anything he put his mind to. But his greatest joy came from family especially his children, he loved them more than anything.

Ron is predeceased by his father, Ronald Darling, Sr. and a son William Luke Warner Darling. He is survived by his mother Heidi Knowles; a son Apollo Brown; two daughters Evelyn Nichols and Neiva; a sister, Stephanie Darling; five brothers, Steven Darling, Jeremy Darling, John Coonce, Kevin Coonce, and Cal Cornell; a niece Juna Whitt; and two nephews Gabriel Coonce-Hawk and Michael Coonce-Hawk.

There will be a private memorial service at the convenience of the family.

Knight Funeral Home in White River Junction assisted with arrangements.