Born in the Bronx, New York, to Jewell E. Bynoe and Juliet Montier Bynoe on June 30, 1958, Darnley Evanson Bynoe II was a kind and caring brother to Edward O'Neil (deceased) (spouse: Lucille then Becky, both deceased), Hector Lino (spouse: Crystal), Juel Reid (spouse: James), Delores Bynoe (deceased), Juliet Bynoe (deceased), Mildred Osborne (spouse: Michael), and Leon Bynoe (spouse: Tamora).

 

He met his lifelong love and partner, Karen Bynoe, and they were married on December 18, 1982. Together, they built a family in Alexandria, VA. Jennifer Ellen Bynoe (partner: Ricardo Alvarez), Christopher Evanson Bynoe, and Justin Randolf Bynoe were all raised in Virginia.

 

His first address of 3603 Bainbridge Avenue offered Darnley a childhood filled with biking across New York City, serving as an apprentice to his father, a master mechanic, attending the Bronx High School of Science, and plenty of well-meaning mischief. This dynamic foundation fostered his "forever young" attitude throughout his life.

 

In addition to his intellect, young Darnley was also athletic. His matriculation into George Washington University included a spot on their Men's Varsity Rowing Team, and he was well-known for taking long motorcycle trips up and down I-95. - Legend has it that the use of his Yamaha was quickly put to a halt after the birth of his first child.

 

Darnley's friends and family life was rich. As his career in software engineering grew, so did his very esteemed collection of experts with whom he enjoyed the art of debate and analysis. In particular, his best friend and stated brother, Wendell Uddyback, a colleague from his work with International Business Machines (IBM), became an integral part of his life. When he wasn't building things, his family time was often spent discussing the ways of the world and, most importantly, sharing knowledge. As a father, he took pride in passing along his skills, and teaching his children how he understood things to work. As his name suggests, Darnley was unique and regal. 

 

After an unprecedented fight against stage 4 cancer, where his exceptional results and extended life expectancy continue to be studied by the National Institute of Health, Darnley is survived by his ultimate caregiver and wife, Karen, his three children, and a host of siblings, extended family members, and friends. Darnley is, and will continue to be, a very special person in many people's lives. He is loved greatly.