of Harrison, AR
November 16, 1937 - June 6, 2014
Bill Darnaby, age 76, of Harrison, went to be with the Lord Friday June 6, 2014. He was born November 16, 1937, in Pittsburg, Kansas, the son of John Edward and Erma Olive (Riley) Darnaby. He grew up in Noel, Missouri and moved to Lake Livingston, Texas in 1971. He was preceded in death by his parents and his son, Michael Long.
Bill was of the Baptist faith. He served his country in the US Air Force from 1955-1958. After his service he returned to Texas and met Joyce April 11, 1976, and they have been together ever since. They moved to Harrison in 1994. He was passionate about hunting, fishing and country music. Bill had a country music band in Texas for 15 years and loved to sing and play guitar. He was an avid coon hunter and member of the American Coon Hunters Association with his champion coon dogs. He loved his family most of all. He loved having them around him. He was a roofing contractor all of his life.
Bill is survived by his wife, Joyce Darnaby, of the home; three sons and daughters-in-law: Bill Darnaby, Jr. and wife Denice of Pittsburg, Kansas, John Darnaby and wife Nancy of Pittsburg, Kansas and Shane Darnaby of Joplin, Missouri; five daughters: Tina McAdams of Buffalo, Texas, Sherry Wallace of Harrison, Rhonda Lewis of Harrison, Tammy Picket of Joplin, Missouri and Connie Darnaby of Buffalo, Texas; his brother, Jerry Darnaby, of Palm Spring, California; his sister, Joyce King, of Point Blank, Texas; 19 grandchildren; and 29 great-grandchildren.
Visitation was prior to the service.
Funeral service was Monday, June 9, 2014, at Roller-Christeson Funeral Home.
Interment was in Gass Cemetery.
Pallbearers: Jim Breedlove, Justin Methvin, Stan the Man, Dan Lowe, Ron Patrick and Chuck Yount.
Honorary Pallbearers: K.T. Ashburn and David Coffey
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7 Condolence(s)
Lee Elk
Wednesday, December 24, 2014
I'm so sorry to hear of Bills passing. My deepest sympathy to the family. I had the opportunity to play bass in one of his bands while living in Hunstville,Tx in the early eighties. He was a great entertainer.
Pat Lindroth
Monday, June 9, 2014
Rest in Peace and sing with the angels.
Melinda Thompson
Sunday, June 8, 2014
Although I am not there in person, my heart and tears are there with you papaw. There is , and always will be a special place for you in my heart. I love you. Melinda.
Julie Kingsbury
Sunday, June 8, 2014
I am so sorry I am unable to be with you all at this time. I love you Pawpa. Rest in peace. My thoughts and prayers are with each of you during this very sad time.
Judy Elder
Sunday, June 8, 2014
It truly saddens me I can not be there with you during this time. My prayers and my heart are with you every moment. He has been the longest male role model in my life and a dear friend. I will miss him so much. Just let me know if I can do anything to help. I love you all.
Colleen Riley Epperson
Sunday, June 8, 2014
Thinking of you Joyce and your entire family. You were the best thing that ever happened to Bill. You will be in my prayers sweet lady.
Bo Reynolds
Saturday, June 7, 2014
We love all of you and God Bless