James Richard Darnell's Obituary
James Richard Darnell 72, of Umatilla, passed away on Wednesday, March 16th. He was born in Genesee County, Michigan and moved here from Highlands, North Carolina in 1997. Mr. Darnell was a retired professional artist, a Veteran having served in the United States Air Force and a Protestant. He is survived by his wife Lynda, they were married 48 years, his children Kim Leigh Darnell of Umatilla and James R. Darnell Jr. of Cumming, Georgia, brothers Clarence of Grand Blanc, Michigan, Mike of Clare, Michigan and Ron of Flint, Michigan, his sisters Gloria Sullivan of Overland Park, Kansas and Roberta Lowrey of Weidman, Michigan and six grandchildren. The family requests those desiring direct memorials to the American Heart Association.You may leave a condolence for the family by signing the guest book below.
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