Jerry Lee Darnell "Pops" was born August 19, 1950 in Woodward, OK and went home to be with Jesus Friday June 3, 2016 in Abilene, TX, while surrounded by his loving family. Jerry was a mighty man of God, a loving husband, father, grandfather, brother, and friend. Jerry attended Panhandle State University, the University of Houston and worked in the convenient store business as a regional manager and Retail Supervisor for forty years. He always took pride in his work and was consistently a top performer in his profession.
Jerry is preceded in death by his parents Floral Ike and Mary Emaline Darnell of Guymon, OK, his sis Mary Oleta Brankel of Guymon, OK, and his grandson Evan Lee Darnell of Bixby, OK.
He is survived by his wife Betty Kay Darnell of Abilene, TX, four children Christina and Scott Caldwell of Clovis, NM, Matt and Brandi Darnell of Bixby, OK, Stephanie and Justin Nairn of Lubbock, TX, and Nick and Christina Darnell of Seneca, MO, eleven grandchildren Christian, Jewel, Gabe, Kaytlynn Lee, Jocelyn, Ryan, Rylee, Devyn, Emma, Isabella, and Chloe, two brothers Floyd and Donna Darnell of Guymon, OK and Don and Willie Darnell of Canon-City, CO and brother in law Gary Brankel of Guymon, OK and many nieces, nephews, aunts, cousins, and friends.
Jerry was a member of Champions Church in Abilene, TX where he served the Lord with all his heart just as he served his family and friends all of his life.
Visitation will be Sunday, June 5th from 6-8pm at Elmwood Funeral Home, 5750 Hwy 277 S Abilene. Memorial service and Celebration of his life will be at Champions Church, 7474 Buffalo Gap Rd Monday, June 6th at 2pm in Abilene. Graveside will take place Tuesday, June 7th at Elmhurst Cemetery in Guymon, OK at 4pm.
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