Darrell Keith Farrell, Sr.

Wilson- Funeral Services for Mr. Darrell Keith “Burly” Farrell, Sr., 59 of Wilson, are scheduled for 10:00 AM Tuesday, July 20, 2010 at the First Baptist Church of Wilson with Rev. Dale Tarp and Rev. Monte Dean officiating. Interment will follow at Hewitt Cemetery in Wilson. Services are under the direction of Alexander Funeral Home of Wilson.

Darrell was born Feb. 12, 1951 in Ardmore, OK to the late Mr. J.B. Farrell, III and Mrs. Louise (Applebay) Farrell. He departed this life Friday July 16, 2010 at Healdton.

Darrell was raised in Wilson graduating from Wilson High School in 1969. He and the former Ms. Jean Holloway were united in marriage May 24, 1969 at Rexroat Baptist Church in Wilson. Darrell had many occupations including, being a welder, an OG& E employee, a Sprinkler Fitter, Oilfield Service, Trailer Manufacturer, a Restaurant Owner and Operator, but was most accomplished and recognized as a “Master Tradesman”. He loved going on last minute road trips and he and Jean were proud to travel on many treasured vacations together. He loved playing and singing Gospel Music. He always had a passion for cooking, especially good Bar – B- Q, and riding motorcycles more than anything with his buddy Cecil. He treasured the times with his family and grandkids and always looked forward to attending the coffee shop in the mornings. Darrell was very active in Masons, serving several times as the Master of Hewitt Lodge #89, and had also served as Grand Master of District #36 and was currently a member of the Healdton Lodge # 23. He was currently attending worship at the Wilson Assembly of God Church.

Preceding him in death are his Parents, nephew, J.B. Farrell, V, niece, Shanda Way, Great Niece, Callie Fulton, Brothers in Law, Jim Hawkins, Danny Way, Parents in Law, Robert Holloway, Jr. and Gladys (Wood) Holloway, Stepfather, Montie Allred, and best friends, Cecil Guinn and Eddie Bray.

Survivors include his wife Jean of the home, Daughter Lori Farrell of Rowlett, TX, Sons, Keith Farrell and wife Melanie of Rowlett, TX and Darin Farrell and wife Sarah of Sulphur. Sister, Cindy Bazzrea and husband Sid of Wilson, Brothers, Richard Farrell, Sr. of Santa Maria, CA, Johnny Farrell and wife Jean of Fort Collins, CO, Brothers in Law and Sisters in Law, Bobby and Sandra Holloway, Sue Hawkins, Bill and Jacqueline Holloway, Joann Way, Ann Farrell- Marutzky, and Linda Holloway. Step Sister, Mary Robinson, and Stepbrothers, Mark and Mike Allred. Grandchildren, Alexis, Austin, Jacob, Samuel, John, and Jenna. Numerous other family and friends.

Pallbearers are Mike Sudderth, J.P. Hockersmith, Gary Idleman, Harold Sanders, Gary Don Sanders, Leon Emerson, Gary Claxton, Merle Emerson, Donnie Guy, Donnie Gaines, and Frank Schaaf.

Honorary Bearers are Jerry Dodd, Dale Ray Gaither, Victor McMahan, Terry Tiner, Conver Nipp, Junior Whatley, Jake Whatley and Jeff Whatley, Riley Beck, George Littlefield, Nephews, Mark, Richard, Billy, Greg, Ian, and Nathan Farrell, Janson Bazzrea, Robert Hawkins, Jimmy Hawkins, Danny Way, Carlen Fulton, Cam Hale, David Durant, Scot Long and Perry Keifer.

In lieu of flowers memorial donations may be sent to the Rexroat Building Fund or the Women’s Ministry of the Wilson Assembly of God Church in c/o Alexander Funeral Home, 1302 7th St. Wilson, OK 73463.

Family visitation will be Monday evening from 6-8 pm at the funeral home.

Condolences may be sent to the family at www.alexanderfuneralhome.org