1934
Darrell
2024
Darrell Smith
October 5, 1934 — April 26, 2024
Darrell E. Smith, 89, of Decatur, passed away peacefully on April 26, 2024 surrounded by his family.
Graveside service will be 1:00 PM, Friday, May, 3, 2024 at Graceland Cemetery, Decatur. Brintlinger and Earl Funeral Home, Decatur is assisting the family.
Darrell was born October 5, 1934 in Decatur, the son of Clarence Evertt and Inez Katherine (Calvert) Smith. He married Doris Jackson on June 10, 1956 in Decatur. Darrell proudly served our country in the United States Army. He worked as a heavy equipment operator for Vulcan Materials for 27 years until his retirement. Darrell was an avid fan of the St. Louis Cardinals and enjoyed working with Doris in the yard. He was outgoing, never meeting a stranger and was always ready to help others. Darrell was a member of Tabernacle Baptist Church.
Surviving are his wife of 68 years, Doris; daughter, Dawn (Richard) Ryan of Decatur; son, Darren (Jennifer) Smith of Charles Town, WV; grandchildren: D’Andra, Tiffany, Carson, Cooper, Elizabeth, Dustin, Duncan, Delaney, Daniel, Dane, and Dory; step-grandchildren: Jill, Julie, Cathleen, Christine and Terry; great-grandchildren: Evelyn, Douglas, Ezra, Olivia, Landon, and Ellie; step-great-grandchildren: Caiden, Austin, Madison, Isabella, Lola, Greyson, Weston, and Brooklyn; and sister-in-law, Marilyn Bentz.
Darrell was preceded in death by his parents; sons, Douglas and Daniel Smith; and brother, Lloyd Smith.
Graveside service will be 1:00 PM, Friday, May, 3, 2024 at Graceland Cemetery, Decatur. Brintlinger and Earl Funeral Home, Decatur is assisting the family.
Darrell was born October 5, 1934 in Decatur, the son of Clarence Evertt and Inez Katherine (Calvert) Smith. He married Doris Jackson on June 10, 1956 in Decatur. Darrell proudly served our country in the United States Army. He worked as a heavy equipment operator for Vulcan Materials for 27 years until his retirement. Darrell was an avid fan of the St. Louis Cardinals and enjoyed working with Doris in the yard. He was outgoing, never meeting a stranger and was always ready to help others. Darrell was a member of Tabernacle Baptist Church.
Surviving are his wife of 68 years, Doris; daughter, Dawn (Richard) Ryan of Decatur; son, Darren (Jennifer) Smith of Charles Town, WV; grandchildren: D’Andra, Tiffany, Carson, Cooper, Elizabeth, Dustin, Duncan, Delaney, Daniel, Dane, and Dory; step-grandchildren: Jill, Julie, Cathleen, Christine and Terry; great-grandchildren: Evelyn, Douglas, Ezra, Olivia, Landon, and Ellie; step-great-grandchildren: Caiden, Austin, Madison, Isabella, Lola, Greyson, Weston, and Brooklyn; and sister-in-law, Marilyn Bentz.
Darrell was preceded in death by his parents; sons, Douglas and Daniel Smith; and brother, Lloyd Smith.
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