David R. Darnold, Sr., 76, of Alum Creek departed this world for his heavenly home Saturday, April 1, 2017.
He was born January 11, 1941 to parents Ray W. Darnold and Laura Darnold.
David was a graduate of South Charleston High School. He worked in his father’s business until 1981, when he started David Darnold Company, Inc., and was a member of the Davis Creek Church of the Nazarene.
He always enjoyed the thrills this life had to offer, including race cars, motorcycles, and horses.
He is survived by his wife of 55 years, Kay Darnold; sons, Scott (Shawn) Darnold and David (Pam) Darnold, Jr.; grandchildren, MacKensie Faith Darnold, Madison Alexandra Darnold, Anna Marie Darnold, Noah Scott Darnold, Hunter Justice Carr and LawShawna Duyle Rollyson. David is also survived by his mother, Laura Darnold and sister, Audrey Deel.
Service will be 1:00 p.m.Tuesday, April 4, 2017 at the Davis Creek Church of the Nazarene, 102 Nazarene Drive, South Charleston with Pastor Sandy Burdette officiating. Entombment will follow at Graceland Memorial Park in South Charleston. The family will receive friends from 6 to 9 p.m. Monday at the church.
The family would like to express a special thank you to the staff at Hubbard Hospice West for their loving care. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to HospiceCare, 1606 Kanawha Blvd., W., Charleston, WV 25387.