Russell E. Darling passed away at his home Saturday November 24, 2018 at the age of 93. He was born Friday July 17, 1925 at Postal Community, Nelson, Missouri to William Edgar Darling and Nellie May (Watson) Darling.
Russell graduated high school in 1942 and joined the U. S. Navy in 1943. He served on the tanker USS Chepachet AD-78 during WWII, seeing lots of action. He received an honorable discharge in 1946.
Russell worked various jobs in Sedalia, Missouri before settling into the Katy Railroad career in Parsons, Kansas until the railroad moved operations to Denison, Texas in 1957, where he continued until his retirement.
Russell loved meeting people and telling stories, some were true, others you were never sure about. He loved his animals, working in his shop, where his woodworking skills were amazing, and mowing.
A memorial service will be held at 11:00am, Tuesday November 27, 2018 at Parkside Baptist Church in Denison, Texas.
Russell is survived by his wife Barbara, three daughters; Linda Henne & husband Chuck, Deanna Oaks & husband Jim, Jeanne Perry, two step-sons; Steve Brown & wife Ami, Scott Brown & wife Maricela; and numerous grandchildren and great grandchildren. With special friend Kelli Alyousef & husband Joe whom Russell thought of as a daughter.
The family would like to thank Encompass Home Health and Hospice Plus for their care. Russell loved them all and thought they were special.
In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to the ARF House, 3337 Spalding Rd, Sherman, Texas 75092 or to Parkside Baptist Church Benevolence Fund.
