Photo courtesy of Colonial Funeral Home of Scott County - Weber City
Aug 21, 1941 - Feb 26, 2026
Lots of memories working with Daris at Mead Paper. Prayers for the family.
Bill Christian
February 27, 2026 | Kingsport, TN | Friend
Nell sorry for the lost of your husband, and to the kids to. I enjoyed seeing you all at Shelby house, may God bless you all give you peace and comfort in the days ahead I love you all your in my thoughts and Prayers ❤❤❤
Patricia Bloomer
February 27, 2026 | Fort Blackmore, VA | Friend
i WAS A FRIEND OFF DARIS FOR MANY YEARS AT THE PAPER MILL, DARIS WAS ONE OF THE FINEST PEOPLE I HAVE EVER KNOWN. HE WAS A ROLE MODEL FOR ALL OF US AND WILL ALAWAYS BE WITH US WITH ONLY GOOD MEMORIES. DARIS WAS A GOOD ENGINEER AND WAS ALWAYS ON THE JOB. I KNOW THIS IS HARD, VERY HARD ON THE FAMILY AND I CAN ONLY OFFER CONDOLENCES. I CANNOT IMAGINE THE LOSS THEY FEELI CAN ONLY SAY TO REMMEMBER THR MANY GOOD THINGS AS WILL I. GLENN CALHOUN.
GLENN CALHOUN
February 27, 2026 | BLOUNTVILLE, TN | Coworker
Sorry for your loss
Judy Smith Salyer
February 27, 2026 | Kingsport, TN | Acquaintance
Richard, Audra and all of your sweet family, we are so sorry to hear about your loss. Thank God for the testimony he had! That’s the greatest gift he could have left you guys. Please know you are in our thoughts and prayers! Trevor and Donna
Donna Morelock
February 26, 2026 | Rogersville, TN | Family
We were so sorry to learn about the passing of Daris. We spent 29 1/2 years together at FBC now Gateway. Praying for the family. Dean and Glenda Smith
Glenda Smith
February 26, 2026 | Hampton, TN | Friend
GATE CITY, VA – DARIS WAYNE HARTSOCK, AGE 84
Daris Wayne Hartsock was called home by his Lord and Savior on February 26, 2026. He passed away peacefully at home surrounded by family following a brief illness. Daris was a member of Gateway Baptist Church in Weber City, Virginia for over 50 years. He shared his faith in Christ up until the end, even from his hospital bed to the nurses who were helping him even the staff caring for him at home.
Daris retired from the papermill in Kingsport after 33 years of work and never used even a sick day. Daris has put up his wrenches, screwdrivers and built his last street rod. He has driven his 1931 blue truck for the last time. An avid Street Rodder, he enjoyed taking old Fords, going to the junk yard and hunting parts then building a car with all the modern conveniences. He utilized his engineering skills to design and build many street rods.
His attention to detail led to Cad Drawings of his cars, all the way down to the wiring diagrams. He passed his many talents on to his kids who continue to enjoy old cars to this day.
He has restored several old cars and worked on his own as well as assisting many other folks build the car of their dreams. Daris was selfless in helping others. He was a member of the Kingsport Antique and Rod Club and traveled many miles with his street rodding family. Daris and Nell traveled to almost every state in this Great County in their little 31 Ford Truck.
Survivors include his wife of 63 years, Bertha Nell Nickels Hartsock who was the love of his life. Two sons Lyle Wayne Hartsock and wife Tammie, Richard Shawn Hartsock and wife Audra. Four grandchildren Benjamin Wayne Hartsock and wife Alisyn Renae, Dakota Shawn Hartsock and wife Katie Scarlett, Elizabeth (Beth) Ruth Hartsock, and Montana Blake Hartsock. A sister, Teresa Hartsock Robinson and husband Wayne. Two Great Grandchildren, Lockie Elizabeth Hartsock and Hadley Ray Marie Hartsock with a 3rd expected in October. Also surviving are several nieces and nephews.
The family will receive friends from 5-7 PM on Friday, February 27, 2026 at Gateway Baptist Church in Weber City, VA. Service will follow at 7 PM with Pastor Jeff DeBoard and Pastor Steve Collins officiating. Music will be provided by the grandson, Montana Hartsock and Luann and Eric McMurray.
Graveside service will be held at 11 AM on Saturday, February 28, 2026 at Holston View Cemetery. Those wishing to attend are asked to meet at Colonial Funeral Home by 10 AM to go in procession to the cemetery.
Pallbearers will be his grandsons, David Castle, Jimmy Edwards and Austin Porter. Honorary pallbearers will include members of the Kingsport Antique and Rod Club.
Online condolences may be made to the Hartsock family by visiting our website at www.colonialfhscott.com
COLONIAL FUNERAL HOME, Weber City, VA is honored to serve the family of Daris Wayne Hartsock.
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