Darren John Thames, 44, of Pinehurst, Texas died Tuesday, October 19, 2010 at his residence. Darren was born November 19, 1965 in Port Arthur, Texas to Jeffrey Carron Thames I and Gail Rita Duplantis. He was a member of St. Elizabeth Catholic Church and a long time resident of this area before moving to Pinehurst. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held Monday, October 25, 2010 at 10:00 a.m. at St. Elizabeth Catholic Church with Reverend Monsignor Bennie Patillo officiating. Burial will follow at Oak Bluff Memorial Park. Visitation will be from 4:00 to 7:00 p.m. Sunday, October 24, 2010 with a Vigil Service to begin at 5:00 p.m. at Levingston Funeral Home in Port Neches. He was preceded in death by his father, Jeffrey C. Thames I, brothers, Kirk David Thames and Gary Joseph Thames. Surviving relatives include his mother, Gail Rita Duplantis of Nederland, Texas; brother, Jeff C. Thames and wife Angela of Bridge City, Texas; aunts, Betty Ann Maxwell of Nederland, Texas; Peggy Marie Buckner of Austin, Texas and many cousins.