Frank & Bright Funeral Home
Darrell Harrell
Feb 13th, 1945 - Mar 3rd, 2022Darrell W. Harrell, age 77, of Xenia, Illinois, passed away Thursday, March 3, 2022, at Good Samaritan Hospital in Mt. Vernon.
He was born February 13, 1945, in Rinard, the son of Burl Howard and Margaret Angeline (Evans) Harrell. He was united in marriage to Betty McKinney on October 23, 1965, at First Christian Church in Sailor Springs, and together they have shared 56 wedding anniversaries.
Darrell was a lifelong farmer and drove a school bus for Flora CUSD #35 for 16 years. In his youth Darrell was an accomplished athlete and his love of sports extended throughout the years. He enjoyed attending tractor pulls and drag races, time spent hunting for mushrooms, rabbits, birds, and coyotes, and could often be found in the company of his hunting dogs. He was most proud of his grandchildren, and he enjoyed every moment spent with them.
He is survived by his wife: Betty Harrell of Xenia; daughter: Diane (Gary) Gill of Glen Carbon; 4 grandchildren: Jackson Gill of Fishers, Indiana, Grant Gill of Rolla, Missouri, Caroline Gill of Glen Carbon, and Samuel Gill of Glen Carbon; and 2 siblings: JoAnn (Marvin) McCann of Flora, and Edward (Wanda) Harrell of Flora.
He was preceded in death by his parents; brothers: Clifford Harrell, Donald Harrell, Burl Harrell Jr, and an infant brother; and a sister: Barbara McGrew-Young.
A Memorial Ceremony will be held at 12 noon on Monday, March 7, 2022, at Frank & Bright Funeral Home in Flora. Visitation will be 11 a.m. until 12 noon on Monday at the funeral home. Memorial donations are suggested to Xenia Fire Department and will be accepted through the funeral home. To share a condolence or memory, visit www.frankandbright.com