Darrel Lee Thomas

Darrel was a proud United States Navy Veteran. He dedicated his life to his family and the citizens of Putnam County, Indiana.

Darrel was a recipient of the State of Indiana Sagamore of the Wabash Valley Award. He was a former County Councilman member and president.

Darrel was currently serving as a member of the City Council. Darrel was a 4-H Hall of Fame Inductee in 2021 and was a 10 year 4-H Member. He also served on the Park and Recreation Board and held membership with NARFE. Darrel worked for 31 years as a 4-H Extension Agent for Putnam County. He talks about his 4-H “kids”often.

He was preceded in death by his parents and his wife Diana R. (Ross) Thomas.

Darrel is survived by his daughters Lisa Chadd (Mike) and Kara Hazlett (Matt); grandchildren Josie Hazlett, Kayla Brown (Zach, Addyson, Kyndra and Clayton) and Rachel Chad (Blake); great granddaughter Bexlie; and siblings Cindy Martin (Bernie) and Elaine Jacone.

Funeral services will be on Wednesday, May 20, 2026, at 1:00p.m. at the First Baptist Church, 404 Judson Drive, Greencastle, Indiana. Burial will follow at the Forest Hill Cemetery. Visitation will be at the church on Wednesday, from 10:00a.m. until service time.

If desired, memorial contributions in memory of Darrel Thomas may be made to either of the following foundations:

Putnam County Community Foundation

2 S. Jackson St.

Greencastle IN 46135

Memo: Darrel Thomas 4-H Scholarship Fund

or

Indiana 4-H Foundation

PO Box 3125

Indianapolis IN 46206

Memo: In Memory of Darrel Thomas