Richard Mark Darnell

Rick was born July 3, 1957 in Stockton, California. After living in San Diego, California and Lake Oswego,

Oregon the family eventually settled in Houston, Texas where he attended Alief Hastings High School

and graduated in 1975. He started working in the automotive industry where he learned the parts

business. With over 40 years of experience selling automotive parts, he worked at many local

dealerships in the Houston area where he was well liked and respected by his peers. Rick was a member

of St. Paul's Episcopal Church in Katy, Texas where he was confirmed in 2017.

Rick was preceded in death by his parents Leland and Carole Darnell. He is survived by his loving wife of

17 years, Robin Darnell of Richmond, Texas; son Ricky Darnell of Ft Myers, Florida; daughter Paige

Darnell of Ft Myers, Florida; and grandchildren Leland and Charlene; sisters Connie Darnell and Debbie

Schooler; and a host of cousins, nieces and nephews, family and friends.

Rick had a passion for camping, firearms, history and traveling. Above all else, he enjoyed spending time

with his family. Rick never met a stranger and was always accepting of others. He was known for his

quick wit, funny sense of humor, long stories and pulling unexpected pranks.

Everyone who remembers Rick is asked to celebrate his life in their own way; raising a glass of their

favorite drink in his memory would be quite appropriate. Rick would hope that you would also consider

carrying out an unexpected and unsolicited act of kindness in his memory.