Darren McIver (aka Kool Aid) was born on October 26th, 1964 to the late James McIver and surviving mother; Vermell McIver. He was the youngest of eight children. Darren attended PS 148, JHS 318 and Eastern District High School.

Darren decided to relocate with his father to Hurlock, Maryland where both were employed at B&G (aka Bloch & Guggenheimer) until their passing.

Darren leaves to mourn: his mother; Vermell McIver, five sisters; Vanessa, Vivian, Patricia, Robin and Cheryl, two brothers; Ronald and James, seven nieces, eight nephews, 11 great nieces, six great nephews and a host of relatives and friends.