He was born Oct. 18, 1942 in San Diego, CA to Theron Robert and Kathleen Erma (Briley) Huston. He married Elizabeth Ann “Liz” Harris on Sep. 17, 1966 in Peoria. She survives along with his “mother” Janet Mary Huston of Peoria, two daughters: Pamela Denise Huston-Kietzman of Riverton, IL, Lisa Dawn Huston of Normal, IL, four grandchildren: Brandon James (Shelby) Kietzman, Erika Lynnea Kietzman, Savannah Leanne Delzell, Aiden Robert Delzell, two great-grandchildren: Ryker James and Teagan Lynn Kietzman. He is also survived by three sisters: Karen Lee (Walt) Peterson of Neosho, MO, Karen Ann (Bill) Bulotti of Lincoln, CA, Carol Jardine of Quincy, IL and one brother, Tom Joyce of Quincy, IL.
He was preceded in death by his parents, and one brother, Ronald Theron Huston.
Darrel was a member of the Hanna City United Methodist Church. He loved spending time outside gardening and landscaping his home with his wife Liz. He took great pride in his family and the home he spent so much time perfecting. He also enjoyed traveling and spending time with family and friends. Everything Darrel did, he always did it “his” way.
Visitation will be Wednesday, Feb. 12, 2020 from 5 to 7 p.m. at the Davison-Fulton Bartonville Chapel. Funeral services will be Thursday, Feb. 13, 2020 at 11 a.m. at the Hanna City United Methodist Church. Additional visitation will be one hour prior to the services at the church.
Cremation rites will be accorded following the services.
Private graveside services will be in Smithville Cemetery.
Memorials may be made to the American Heart Association or the Hanna City United Methodist Church.
You may view Darrel’s obituary online at www.davison-fultonbartonvillechapel.com
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