Darnell, 58, of Lansing, MI. died Wednesday, from complications of a prolonged battle with diabetes. He was a lifelong Lansing area resident.
He was a General Motors purchase officer. He worked as a purchasing technician for Oldsmobile for more than three decades.
In his youth, he toured Europe twice as a performer in the Suitcase Theater. Darnell continued to have a passion for the arts through his life, with singing and acting as two of his strongest talents.
He was an avid follower of current events, read science fiction and enjoyed documentaries. His had an infectious laugh, and he took pride in his ability to work with computers.
He is survived by his life partner, John; mother, Bethany, Lansing; three brothers, Steven (Eva), Minnesota, Blair, Indiana, Craig, Washington, D.C.; one sister, Carolyn; and also several aunts, uncles, cousins, nieces and nephews.
He was preceded in death by his father, Albert and sister, LaNiece.
The funeral service was held Saturday, at the Estes-Leadley Greater Lansing Chapel, with Steven Clark officiating.
Estes-Leadley Greater Lansing Chapel had charge of the arrangments.
Contributions in memory of Darnell may be made to the American Diabetes Association.
Published in Lansing State Journal on February 18, 2010
He was a General Motors purchase officer. He worked as a purchasing technician for Oldsmobile for more than three decades.
In his youth, he toured Europe twice as a performer in the Suitcase Theater. Darnell continued to have a passion for the arts through his life, with singing and acting as two of his strongest talents.
He was an avid follower of current events, read science fiction and enjoyed documentaries. His had an infectious laugh, and he took pride in his ability to work with computers.
He is survived by his life partner, John; mother, Bethany, Lansing; three brothers, Steven (Eva), Minnesota, Blair, Indiana, Craig, Washington, D.C.; one sister, Carolyn; and also several aunts, uncles, cousins, nieces and nephews.
He was preceded in death by his father, Albert and sister, LaNiece.
The funeral service was held Saturday, at the Estes-Leadley Greater Lansing Chapel, with Steven Clark officiating.
Estes-Leadley Greater Lansing Chapel had charge of the arrangments.
Contributions in memory of Darnell may be made to the American Diabetes Association.
Published in Lansing State Journal on February 18, 2010
Darnell, 58, of Lansing, MI. died Wednesday, from complications of a prolonged battle with diabetes. He was a lifelong Lansing area resident.
He was a General Motors purchase officer. He worked as a purchasing technician for Oldsmobile for more than three decades.
In his youth, he toured Europe twice as a performer in the Suitcase Theater. Darnell continued to have a passion for the arts through his life, with singing and acting as two of his strongest talents.
He was an avid follower of current events, read science fiction and enjoyed documentaries. His had an infectious laugh, and he took pride in his ability to work with computers.
He is survived by his life partner, John; mother, Bethany, Lansing; three brothers, Steven (Eva), Minnesota, Blair, Indiana, Craig, Washington, D.C.; one sister, Carolyn; and also several aunts, uncles, cousins, nieces and nephews.
He was preceded in death by his father, Albert and sister, LaNiece.
The funeral service was held Saturday, at the Estes-Leadley Greater Lansing Chapel, with Steven Clark officiating.
Estes-Leadley Greater Lansing Chapel had charge of the arrangments.
Contributions in memory of Darnell may be made to the American Diabetes Association.
Published in Lansing State Journal on February 18, 2010
He was a General Motors purchase officer. He worked as a purchasing technician for Oldsmobile for more than three decades.
In his youth, he toured Europe twice as a performer in the Suitcase Theater. Darnell continued to have a passion for the arts through his life, with singing and acting as two of his strongest talents.
He was an avid follower of current events, read science fiction and enjoyed documentaries. His had an infectious laugh, and he took pride in his ability to work with computers.
He is survived by his life partner, John; mother, Bethany, Lansing; three brothers, Steven (Eva), Minnesota, Blair, Indiana, Craig, Washington, D.C.; one sister, Carolyn; and also several aunts, uncles, cousins, nieces and nephews.
He was preceded in death by his father, Albert and sister, LaNiece.
The funeral service was held Saturday, at the Estes-Leadley Greater Lansing Chapel, with Steven Clark officiating.
Estes-Leadley Greater Lansing Chapel had charge of the arrangments.
Contributions in memory of Darnell may be made to the American Diabetes Association.
Published in Lansing State Journal on February 18, 2010
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