Charles L. Darnell

1940 - 2000  (60 years)

• Name	Charles L. Darnell
  Birth	19 Mar 1940
  Gender	Male
  _UID	2BFCBFD83A204FF394CF1DC884E9566DD25A
  Death	2 Dec 2000
  	Darnell Charles L Darnell passed away on December 2, 2000 in Houston, Texas. He was a truly devoted husband, a loving father, a role model to many young people, and a cherished froend to all who knew him. Well known for his gentle demeanor and selfless service to the needs and wishes of his family, Charles was definitely a giver and not a taker. He was a devout Christian and a member of Second Baptist Church, which he attended regularly. His signature whistle could be heard loudly at the hunreds of baseball games that he oached and attended over the years for his son, Derek. Charles was also well respected by his coworkers and other business associates. His career included nearly thirty years with Brown and Root, Inc., as Director of Safety and Health. He served several terms as President of the Texas Safety Association. Charles is survived by his loving wife of 28 years, Karen, his daughter Donna Kaye Darnell; son Derek William Darnell; brothers, Bill Darnell, Richard Darnell, and David Darnell. Charles will be greatly missed by all who knew him and his generous spirit. The family will receive friends at 6:00 pm until 8:00 pm on Monday, December 4, 2000 at J.B. Earthman - Tanglewood Funeral Home at 5740 San Felipe at Bering. Funeral services are at 11:00 am, Tuesday, December 5, 2000 at Second Baptist Church, 6400 Woodway. Interment to follow at Memorial Oaks Cemetery. In lieu of floweres, the family request that memorial contributions be made to the Star of Hope Mission, 6897 Ardmore, Houston, TX 77054. Houston Chronicle Houston, Texas December 5, 2000
  Burial	Memorial Oaks Cemetery, Houston, Harris County, Texas, United States
  Person ID	I52471	Lanark County Origins | This is my paternal Lineage
  Last Modified	20 Jun 2023

  
  

  Father	William Franklin Darnell, Jr.,   b. 22 Sep 1913   d. 30 Nov 1966, Minter City, Leflore County, Mississippi, United States (Age 53 years)
  Mother	Jeanette Hamlin,   b. 27 Aug 1916, Malvern, Hot Springs County, Arkansas, United States d. Nov 1991, Tchula, Holmes County, Mississippi, United States (Age 75 years)
  Family ID	F17972	Group Sheet  |  Family Chart

  
  

  Family	Living
  Children	1. Living   2. Living
  Family ID	F17975	Group Sheet  |  Family Chart
  Last Modified	4 Mar 2024

  
  

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  Burial - - Memorial Oaks Cemetery, Houston, Harris County, Texas, United States  = Link to Google Earth