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.
Deepest condolences to the family. Audrey, so very sorry.
Deepest sympathies to your family
Sorry you guys.
Sorry to hear of Davids passing, will always remember the good family times we had at the races. He is resting in peace now with the Lord and his peace will be with your family now.
Saying goodbye to someone we love is heartbreaking. May you find comfort in knowing that the heartbreak of loss is noticed by our heavenly Father. Jeremiah 29:11 ” For I well know the thoughts that I am thinking toward you,’ declares Jehovah, ‘thoughts of peace, and not of calamity, to give you a future and a hope.” He promises to very soon bring about this “hope” by bringing all our dear loved ones back to life through a resurrection and reuniting them with us forever again.
Isaiah 26:19 “Your dead will live. Awake and shout joyfully, You residents in the dust! For your dew is as the dew of the morning, And the earth will let those powerless in death come to life.” This means that we can have the heartwarming hope that someday, in God’s new world, we will be reunited with loved ones who have fallen asleep in death.
KAY,I’m sorry I lost track of DAVID. He was a great friend while we both grew up on the back row of Shoneys in South Charleston. It was great days setting in the “MEAN MOTOR SCOOTER” Please accept my sincere condolence. Steve DeWeese, Talking Rock Ga.
We are so sorry for your loss. Praying for your family during this time of sorrow. I fondly remember the good times we had as young boys. There is blessed assurance knowing we will see each other again.
Sincerely,
Les and Patsy Snodgrass, Sr.
Audrey, Charlotte told me about your brother.
Sorry for your loss.
I was sorry to hear of David’s passing, we went to school together. The family will be in my thoughts. Rest in peace David.
So sorry for your loss. Praying for your family during this difficult time. I remember seeing him at church when I was little before we moved to Pocahontas county.