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Darell Allen Easterling, 59, unexpectedly passed away on September 11, 2014.
Darell was preceded in death by his parents, Donald and Norma Easterling.
He is survived by his two loving daughters, Katiemarie Ann (Pooter) and Sandra Jean (Pokey); his brothers and sister, Ronnie (Cel), Denny (Becky), and Sharon (Dan) Cochran; as well as nieces and nephews, Jeff, Shelli (Jon) Cowan, Chad (Jennifer), Clint (Kate) Cochran, Brittany Cochran (Shane Vallen), Brenton Cochran; along with many great nieces and nephews, cousins and close personal friends. He grew up in Wadsworth, attended Kent State University and settled down in Akron.
We will always remember the loving father, gentle heart and his warm hugs. His smile could light up a room. He has brought so much love and joy to all who knew him and all he met. This artist was not only creative with his hands but with his heart as well. He will always be loved and greatly missed.
"Remains of memories unto our hearts for our lives touched, he was, is, always will be a part"- Katiemarie
Funeral service will be September 17, 2014, Wednesday, 11 a.m. at Cox Funeral Home, 1376 High St., Wadsworth, OH 44281 (1 mile north of I-76 on St Rt 94). Don Bolich, Officiating. Family will receive friends Tuesday from 1 to 3 and 5 to 8 at the funeral home.
Darell's sister Sharon told me:
He went to the hospital on Saturday after eating a bad sandwich. He didnt feel well and had horrible pain in his stomach and fever of 102. He has been there ever since. They said he had an obstruction in his stomach. I was sitting with him and he looked at me saying he was hyperventilating. His eyes went wide open and he started to shake all over. I ran to get the nurse and they started yelling code blue. They tried for a half hour to revive him and couldn't.
Guest book entries
Wishing the family of Darell comfort at this time of loss. May Darell Rest In Peace.
Mark Kraska, Cleveland, OH
Such a sweet man who is gone too soon. It was such a shock to hear of his passing. I will remember him every time I see or listen to one of the CDs he gave me at the WHS '73 mini reunions. My sincere condolences to all his family.
Nancy Grant
I am so very sorry to hear of Darell's passing. He was a very caring & kind soul that will be missed by so many. My thoughts & prayers go out to all of you. Let the memories of his kind & gentle heart remain always in yours. Vicki Golz '73
Vicki Golz, Wadsworth, OH
So sad for sweet Darell! And I cant be there to send him off to his stairway to heaven. Wish I could have spent more time. A very painful loss to all that knew him!
Deb Oliver-Lowe
Darell will be greatly missed. He was a gentle giant who we all loved. Thoughts and prayers are with the family during this time of sorrow. Milt & Jill Shaw 1973 classmates Jill Shaw, Wadsworth, OH
Darell was one of the nicest people anyone could ever hope to meet. He made the world a much better place in which to live. His smile, hugs, and sweet personality will be missed by us all. Rest in peace, my friend. We shall meet again someday. Praying for his family as you grieve the loss of this amazing man.
Joetta McQueen, Thomasville, NC
Prayers of comfort for the family. What a loved man.
Lisa Baker, Nashville, NC
Rest in peace my friend....
harry ravenswaay, cuijk,holland
Our prayers go out to everyone Darell knew and loved. He was a sweet and loving person. I described him as a big cuddly bear. I will miss my bear hugs from him. He was always smiling and if you weren't smiling he would try his best to make you smile. We will miss him so much!! Our mini reunions will never be the same without him.
Clayton and Ann Wise, Wadsworth, OH
Darell, you are in our thoughts & prayers, our memories, Rest in peace dear friend, you will be missed.
Jed & Judy Merz, Solon, OH
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Randy McKee
So sorry to hear of Darell passing.May God keep and watch over you brother. R.I.P.
Keith Patterson
I remember Darell from 1966 when he and I were in Boy Scout troop 404. He was one of the funniest ones that was in the troop. I have a memory of him at Camp Manatoc when he had a pair of glow in the dark neon green socks. He ( and his long legs) were running through the woods with the socks blazing. You couldn't see Darell, but you could see the neon socks going up and down. Forty eight years later, and I still laugh when I think about it.
I last saw Darell at a get together in Akron around 1998 or so. He remembered the green socks.....Gonna miss you Darell......you were a good friend. My condolences to the family. -Keith Patterson
Ann A Graham (Wise)
Darell has got to be the sweetest and most caring person in the class. If he was capable he attend all the reunions. He would always bring copies of movies he copied, or cds with music he had recorded. He enjoyed passing them out to everyone who attended a mini reunion. Darell would always watch me make my way around the room to take pictures of everyone at the minis. When I would get to him, he would always hide his face behind the menu. If he didn't have one he would use his arm like the picture above. Then he would laugh that naughty boy laugh like he had no idea I was going to take his picture. He would always make his special salsa to bring to the minis. There was always a few extra jars he would slip me to take home to my daughters. Our daughters were just as much in shock as we were to hear he passed. We will all miss Darell!! But I know that God gained a very loving and jolly angel when he took Darell. I know he will be keeping an eye on our minis and be with us in spirit. Because he never misses a reunion.
Don Brickel
My old friend - we had so many great memoriess growing up. Such a shock to hear this. See you later, pal.
Pam Parks (Sweezey)
So sorry to learn of Darell's passing; such a shock. I know that many of you have spent some great times together at the mini reunions and I'm happy knowing Darell attended and shared in the fun. He will be missed.
Donna Valentine
Darell, what a kind and thoughtful soul!! I am in shock as I know all of us are! He will be missed by all, our mini reunions will feel a loss of a dear classmate and friend. Rest in peace. Your cd's will keep you close in our thoughts.
Harry Ravenswaay
Who doesn't remember darell! i can remember one time we were riding in his car on West street(this was the 70's) when all of a sudden he pulls out a peanut butter sandwich in case he got the munchies!!! rest in peace my good friend darell!!
Don Brickel
We were friends since the 1st grade and when we moved a few houses down from him on West Street we did everything together. We would play in the woods behind his house and he taught me so many things about the wildlife there. Then we were in Boy Scouts Troop 404 and we always had fun there. Yes, Keith, the neon socks!
Scott Danals
Carry on Darell, you are a gentle giant, with a little mischief thrown in to keep it interesting. . We are all the better to have had you in our lives. We were kindred spirits of the world of woodworking and have both spent our adult lives working in the trade. Good memories bud.
Kay Urban (McLane)
may you rest in peace Darell. we did not cross paths much during our school years, but i always remember you as "that handsome guy". may God be with you and your family. and from what i have read here, i hope they have neon green socks in heaven.