A 51-year-old man of Chinese descent, Darwin Ying Chen, passed away on November 11, 2022. Details regarding the cause and manner of his death have not been publicly released, and there is no information available from online sources to suggest any foul play, arrests, or suspects in connection with his passing.
Born in Beijing, China, on May 15, 1971, Chen was a graduate of Si Zhong high school and held a Bachelor's Degree in mechanical engineering from the Beijing University of
Technology. He later moved to the United States, where he earned a Master's Degree in Mechanical Engineering from the University of Texas at Austin in 1997.
His professional life included working in Dallas from 1997 to 2005 before he joined Snap-On Equipment in Conway as a Senior Engineer, a position he held for 17 years. Chen was an active member of his community in Little Rock, Arkansas, where he served on the Committee of the Little Rock Chinese School. His community involvement also included organizing a book drive for schools in Yancheng, China, and coordinating mask donations to local hospitals and firefighters during the pandemic.
He was known for his enjoyment of tennis and soccer, his interest in war films and Chinese history, and his love for the Texas Longhorns. He is survived by his two sons, a sister, and his parents. Funeral services were held on November 19, 2022, at the Roller-Chenal Funeral Home.
