Joseph Ervin Darnell

He was born on July 19, 1943 to the late James Click Darnell and Grace Marie Sheets Darnell in Ashe County. Joseph was a United States Air Force Veteran. He loved to hunt, fish, make knives, and be outdoors any chance he had.

Along with his parents, he was preceded in death by his brothers; Dallas Darnell, Carroll Darnell, and Robert Darnell.

Those left to cherish his memory include his wife, Revonda “Susie” Flowers Darnell of the home; daughter, Terri Richard and husband Bill of Newton; grandchildren, Dustin Richard, Melody McCall; great grandchildren, Ryan McCall, Logan McCall, and Jordan McCall; and numerous nieces and nephews.

A memorial service will be held on Saturday, September 7, 2019 at 2: 00 p.m. in the Chapel of Hickory Funeral Home. The family will receive friends following the service. Rev. Earnest Richards will be officiating the service.