Daren Edward Duncan, 46, of Gastonia, NC passed away Sunday, March 6, 2016. He was born on June 26, 1969 and is survived by his parents, Dennis Edward and Judy Justice Duncan of Gastonia, NC. Daren was fun loving. His keen wit and sense of humor brought many smiles and he enjoyed being around people both young and old. He wrote poetry and had a vast technical knowledge of computers. He was dearly loved by his family and friends and will be greatly missed by all who knew him. A Service to Celebrate Daren’s life will be held at 12:00 pm, Friday, March 11, 2016 in the Paul Helton Chapel of Forest Lawn West with Reverend Micah Conlon officiating. The family will receive friends one hour prior to the service. Memorials may be made to Holy Angels, P O Box 710, Belmont, NC 28012. On-line condolences may be placed at www.forestlawnwest.com. Arrangements are in the care of Forest Lawn West Funeral & Cremation Service, 4601 Freedom Drive, Charlotte, NC 28208.