Darrell -McClanahan-Obituary

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Darrell McClanahan

Jun 25, 1940 - Jan 13, 2018

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Mike and I were very fortunate by having Darrell as our friend . We will miss him so much at Drylake. Our thought and prayers are with you Mary.

You will be so missed. Rest In Peace my friend.

Rest in peace Big Brother.

Always had a smile on his face

rest in peace my friend

He was my only "big brother" he taught me many things. I will miss you brother, rest in peace. We will meet again one day when our Lord returns to receive us unto Himself that where He is there will we be also.

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Darrell 's Obituary

Darrell David McClanahan, age 77, of Murphysboro, IL, passed away on Saturday, January 13, 2018 at 6:20 a.m. at his residence with his loving companion of many years by his side.

 

Darrell was born on June 25, 1940 in DuQuoin, IL, a son to Charles E. and Helen L. (Campbell) McClanahan. He had retired from working for TUMS in Pinckneyville, IL. He enjoyed camping and fishing.

 

Survivors include his companion of many years, Mary Biggs of Murphysboro, IL; a son, Daniel McClanahan of DuQuoin, IL; a daughter, Tyla McClanahan of Watseka, IL; a step-son Rudy Bramlett of Christopher, IL; a step-daughter Susan Bramlett Lennons of DuQuoin, IL; ten grandchildren; two great-grandchildren; five brothers, Charles McClanahan and Daniel McClanahan, both of DuQuoin, IL, William McClanahan of Benton, IL, Jack (Linda) McClanahan of Chester, IL, and James McClanahan of Dowell, IL; three sisters, Donna (Chuck) McClanahan-Steele of Thompsonville, IL, Cynthia D. (Jay) Sims of Carbondale, IL, and Cecclia Straube of Cambria, IL.

 

He was preceded in death by his parents and his sister, Nancy Ann McClanahan.

 

Graveside services will be held at Vancil Cemetery, DuQuoin, IL on Thursday, January 18, 2018 at 1:00 p.m. with Brother Rob Mathis officiating. All those wanting to attend are asked to meet at the cemetery

 

Memorial donations may be made to the American Cancer Society.

 

Pyatt Funeral Home in DuQuoin, IL is in Charge of the arrangements.

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