He leaves behind his wife of 63 years, Jody (Evans) Darrall, his sister Darlene (Wilson) Sutterfield, brother in law Jim Sutterfield, his daughter Nancy Jones, son in law Raymond Jones, son Chuck Darrall, daughter in law Shannon Darrall, and daughter Denise Oliver. His grandkids, Kami Kiser, Charles Jones, Ryan Darrall, Shelby Darrall and Collin Darrall. As well as many close friends as Chuck was a lifelong resident of New Plymouth.
He was preceded in death by his Father Charles Milton Darrall, his Mother Alberta Darrall and his daughter Barbara JoAnn Kiser.
In his early years Chuck worked on the farm and their orchards while attending New Plymouth High School. After graduating from New Plymouth High School in 1950 he was drafted into the Navy. Upon returning from the Navy he married Jody Evans on December 27th 1955.
One of Chuck’s first jobs was at Manser Ford Inc. He enjoyed this job to its fullest as he had a passion for cars especially Fords. After learning a great deal working for Mansers he continued on to be the head mechanic at the Co-op in New Plymouth. His expertise, honesty and loyalty kept his shop extremely busy. In his later years, he finished his career driving propane truck for the Cenex in New Plymouth.
Chuck had a passion for physical work. He loved to farm and he loved the Ford 8N series of tractors. He seemed to be the happiest while working on his tractors, spending time with Bear (dog) and enjoying the peace and quiet out on the farm. He was proud to be born in New Plymouth, be a lifelong resident and to pass away in his home in New Plymouth.
Funeral services will be held at 2:00 p.m., Wednesday, Dec. 27th at Shaffer-Jensen Memory Chapel, New Plymouth. Burial will follow at Park View Cemetery, New Plymouth. Condolences may be made to Chuck’s family at www.shaffer-jensenchapel.com.
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