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Darrell Robert "Scot" MacNab, 68, formerly of Lafayette, died Tuesday, Jan. 31 in Naples, Florida surrounded by loving family.
He was born Oct. 3, 1943 to the late Rev. Duncan John and Mary Ann Jane (Jennie) MacNab. He lived in Mishawaka, Brookston and Lafayette, Indiana. He was a Marine Corps Vietnam War Veteran. Scot graduated from Purdue University in 1972 and was hired by Indiana Crop Improvement Association and later served as General Manager of Ag Alumni Seed.
In 1972 Scot married Jan Carpenter Mikels and gained two children, Melissa and David. Jonathan and Megan were born during their marriage, which ended in divorce. Scot loved being a father and all four of his children knew they were fully loved by him. He became active in the American Legion and the 40 & 8, and later relocated to Naples, Florida.
He is survived by his children, Melissa Mikels Chriswell (Mikel) of Lebanon, IN; David L Mikels (Tyia Lynn)of Eminence, KY; Jonathan R MacNab of Hobart, IN and Megan Marie MacNab Frazier (Jeremy) of Lafayette, IN, as well as his seven grandchildren. Three siblings survive: Dawn of Seattle, WA, John of Columbus, IN and Debbie (Mark Murray) of Juneau, AK.
His parents, Duncan and Jennie MacNab, and sister, Mary Beth MacNab-Martins, preceded him in death.
A celebration of his life was held in Naples, Saturday, Feb. 4. He will be laid to rest in Sarasota, Florida National Cemetery.
In lieu of flowers, the family requests that donations be made to a charity of your choice in his honor.
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Memories and Condolences
for Darrell MacNab
November 9, 2019
Im sure you guide and protect me everyday. I cant begin to thank you enough for all youve taught me, I only hope I can do the same for your Grandson. I miss you.
David Mikels
March 6, 2012
Miss you Dad...
Bonnie Malone Turner
March 5, 2012
My . condolences to my classmate and friend John, and to his sisters Debbie and Dawn and all their families.
What a wonderful minister(Duncan) and family to grow up with.
Phyllis Beever
February 10, 2012
My husband, Bill, and I knew Scot at Purdue after he returned from Viet Nam. He and Bill belonged to the Vet's association there. I first met him at The Pub, a hangout for the Vets. He was best man in our wedding and our second son was given Scot as his middle name. I have spent hours trying to find him on the internet with no luck. We were talking and laughing about our time together on Tuesday. He was a great guy and after 40 years was not forgotten. Bill and Phyllis Beever
Jo Jones
February 10, 2012
Darrell, Marybeth, and Dawn use to be in our Youth Fellowship at the Federated Church in Brookston, IN. Rev. MacNab was the minister and he also officiated at my wedding in 1965. My prayers go to John and Debbie and Dawn. I am sure Darrell is with the Lord and the rest of his family. Love in Christ.
Jo Hendrickson (Jones)
February 10, 2012
So sorry to learn of Darrell's death. I met & knew him when his parents moved to Brookston. My deepest sympathies to his children & grandchildren & to John, Dawn & Debbie. Linda Harmon
February 10, 2012
I knew Darrell as a kid his father was my Rev. at Camden Baptist Church. We went to the Baptist Convention in Canada in the !950.
I lost track of the family.
My prayer goes out to your family.
I'm sure he is now joined with is sister and loving parents in heaven
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