San Diego, California
DARREL MILLSAP passed away in San Diego, California. The obituary was featured in San Diego Union-Tribune on April 19, 2012.
I was selling shoes at Montgomery Wards in Mission Valley, and I got a phone call from my mom saying that I had been accepted into Art Center. I yelped with joy and it turned out the lady I was selling a pair of shoes to was Darrell's wife, Vicky. Darryl was always very gracious to me and I would visit him and Bob Kenyon from time to time. I lived in San Carlos too. What a great man, what a wonderful illustrator.
Charles LaGreca
May 24, 2024 | Friend
While I understand this is YEARS late his portrait of Home Federal Savings & Loan still hangs on my wall. Which was on my Grandparents wall since I was a child. & I loved it then & now I share it with my grandchildren.
Orion
March 31, 2021
I know him only through the stories of Gina and "Face Book" but know that his spirit will be missed on this earth...but his spirit will live forever in heaven.
Kim Prendergast
April 22, 2012 | El Cajon, CA
Bunky had a wonderful sprite and a lust for life that he shared openly with all of us. Bunky was and is my my friend.
I first met Bunky in 1959, I was a graphic Designer at Astronautics and he was at Fred Copps studio in San Diego. We farmed work out to the Agency.
One of my fondest memories of Bunky was when He and Bob Ballard, another one of Astro's Designers, were living in Pacific Beach. Bunky would ride his unicycle, complete with 1920's striped Bathing Suit and Bowler Derby...
Burt Brockett
April 21, 2012 | San Diego, CA
Thinking of all of you today. I feel as if I knew him through all of Gina's wonderful stories she shared. May your family find strength and comfort to endure yet another immeasurable loss.
Debra Gasperik
April 21, 2012 | Canyon Country, CA
My Dear Millsaps, Rainman was blessed with all of you, Gina, you are an angel, whom he adored. Rainman will be missed by so many of us!! An amazing life he had! Love you all, Kay Akana
Kay Akana
April 20, 2012 | Lancaster, CA
I am so sorry for your loss. I have so many fond memories of him and your mother spending time with my mother. I always laughed so hard being around Darrel and Vicci. His art work was awesome but his personality was even more enjoyable. They're all together now in a more beautiful place. We were email buddies long after I moved away and I do miss that to this day. Take care to everyone in the family.
Viola Innis (Cook)
April 20, 2012 | Jefferson City, MO
Bunky was one of the nicest people in my life! I was always in awe of his talent as an artist and was so amazed that even as he became more ill he still was drawing .... I often wondered at the mystery of his thoughts even then! It's nice to know he and Vicci are together again with their beloved grandson Derek to keep them laughing!!!!
Laurel Jacobsen
April 20, 2012 | San Diego, CA
Your father was an amazing man. I am so glad I got to meet him. Little did I know he was the artist behind the Home Federal posters where my father worked. Now I have more reasons to cherish those beautiful posters. Your family has so many wonderful memories that will help bring you comfort & laughter once again. I know Little "D" is happy to have his "Rainman" back with him. My love & prayers will always be with your beautiful family.
Sharon Tuckett-Dudley
April 20, 2012 | San Diego, CA