Longtime Charlotte community leader, pastor dies

A longtime Charlotte community leader and pastor died suddenly Saturday night, Channel 9 has learned.

Darryl Gaston was the pastor at Smallwood Presbyterian Church.

Saddened to hear about the passing of Darryl Gaston. A Druid Hills community leader and pastor of Smallwood Presbyterian Church, Darryl Gaston worked tirelessly for his community and was a champion for North End @wsoctv pic.twitter.com/OUnfmnuSXD

— Joe Bruno (@JoeBrunoWSOC9) February 21, 2021

Gaston was known for his tireless work in the community to improve the North End, Druid Hills and the Statesville Avenue corridor.

Channel 9 has interviewed him several times about his community work.

Church leaders said Gaston died after dinner Saturday.

No further information was released.