Darren Edward Tubbs

Darren Edward Tubbs, 49, of Columbus, IN passed away unexpectedly on June 5, 2025, at St. Francis Hospital. He was an organ donor. He was born on April 14, 1976 in San Diego, California. His favorite hobbies were fishing, cooking, bowling, and spending time with family and friends. He loved joking around and laughing. Darren is survived by his mother, Pamela L. Gilley, of Columbus, IN; sister, Lisa Fairbrother, of Columbus, IN; brother, Travis Tubbs (fiancé, Melanie and her children), of Franklin, IN; nephews, Brayden Fairbrother, of North Vernon, IN, and Austin Tubbs, of Ninevah, IN; grandmother, Shirley Starling, of California, and several aunts, uncles, cousins, and loving friends. He is preceded in death by his father, Eddie Tubbs, of Idaho; grandparents, Lila and Vernon Tubbs, of California, Bobby Tubbs, of California, Joellen Smelcer-Tubbs, of California, Glen C. Starling, of California, and Wanda Overvig, of Columbus, IN. He is already deeply missed and very much loved. A time of gathering is scheduled for Friday, June 13, 2025, from the hours of 4:00 p.m. until 6:00 p.m. at Jewell-Rittman Family Funeral Home. In lieu of flowers, please donate to the ASAP of Bartholomew County, or the Love Chapel. You are invited to view his video tribute, light a virtual candle of remembrance, or leave a condolence message for the family online at www.jewellrittman.com.