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Darrell Corwin

Eureka Springs, Arkansas

1939 - 2023

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Darrell Corwin December 11, 1939 - March 22, 2023 Eureka Springs, Arkansas - Darrell E Corwin, Jr., formerly of Lee's Summit, MO, died March 22, 2023. He was a 1957 graduate of Southeast High School where he was an all around athlete. He was an Eagle Scout at the age of 14 and very proud of his...

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Mary Ann, I just found news your loss. You two were like soulmates, so I imagine it´s quite an adjustment for you. I had the privilege of seeing Darrell at B.B.´s Lawnside BBQ when he was there with the Sigma Chi´s and I was there with the Southwest High School group. I called him just as he was going out the door because he didn´t recognize me. Darrell Always have such a special sparkle in his eyes, which is actually how I recognized him; and I´m sure you put it there. Remembering the...

Darrell Corwin was one of the most innovative and successful basketball coaches in NAIA District 16 (Missouri) during the 1970s and 80s. His teams were nationally ranked, he coached numerous all-district and all-american players and led the Kangaroos to the 1978 NAIA National Tournament, still the only UMKC men's basketball team to qualify for postseason play. Condolences and prayers to Mary Ann, Chad, Brooks and family. We will miss him too.