Graveside services for Mr.James Darren Eppinette, 52, of Start, LA will be held at 10:00 AM Wednesday August 17, 2022 at New Salem Cemetery with Rev. Jeff Thomas officiating, under the direction of Mulhearn Funeral Home in Rayville, LA Darren died August 13, 2022 at his residence from a sudden illness. Darren was employed at Sawyer Plastics in West Monroe, LA. He loved the outdoors, spending time with his family fishing and hunting. He attended Start Baptist Church. Survivors: Son, Dylan Ross Ridgway; Grandson, Layton Scott Stampley; Brother, Mike Eppinette; Aunt, Clara Jackson and Uncle, Charles E. Eppinette; Nieces, Michaela and Kristin Eppinette Pallbearers will be Charles Eppinette, Mike Eppinette, Dylan Ross Ridgway, David Moore, Jason Ragsdale, C. J. Tidwell, and Mark Hedge. Honorary pallbearer will be Michaela Eppinette. Visitation will be from 5:00 P.M. until 8:00 P.M. Tuesday at Mulhearn Funeral Home in Rayville, LA Online Registry/Condolences:www.mulhearnfuneralhome.com