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James Darnell Obituary
Edenton resident
James Earl "Jim" Darnell Sr., 67, of 1511 W. Queen Street, died Wednesday, Oct. 29, 2008 in Pitt Memorial Hospital, Greenville, N.C. Mr. Darnell was born in Winston-Salem, N.C. and was the son of the late James W. and Wanda Darnell. A realtor with United Country Real Estate, he was a member of the NC State Alumni Association, the Edenton United Methodist Church, the NC Real Estate Commission, a past president of the Edenton Rotary Club, and a past Squadron Commander of the Sons of the American Legion. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by a daughter, Dana Lea Darnell. Surviving are his wife of 48 years, DeAnna Hollowell Darnell; two daughters, Deena Darnell Shupe and husband, Robert, of St. Louis, Mo. and Donna Darnell Wright and husband, Thomas, of Asheville; a son, James Earl Darnell Jr. and wife, Liz, of Edenton; four grandchildren, McCartney and Inglis Towe and Trey and Hunter Darnell; a half-sister, Debbie Darnell of Winston-Salem; and a half-brother, Tommy Darnell of Orange City, Fla. A gathering of remembrance will be held on Saturday from 3 p.m. to 5 p.m. in Miller Funeral Home & Crematory, 735 Virginia Road, Edenton. At other times friends may join the family at the home of his son, 1511-B, W. Queen Street, Edenton. Memorial contributions may be made to the Sons of the American Legion, Squadron 40, P.O. Box 390, Edenton, NC 27932. Miller Funeral Home & Crematory, 735 Virginia Road, Edenton, is in charge of arrangements.
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MARY TWIDDY
October 31, 2008
MY HUSBAND AND I HAVE HEAVY HEARTS IN READING OF THE LOSS OF MR. DARNELL. HE WAS SUCH A GOOD LISTENER FROM NOV. 2007 UNTIL JULY 2008 WHILE DEALING WITH THE SALE OF MY MOTHER'S HOUSE. HE WAS SUCH A PROFESSIONAL, BUT AT THE SAME TIME CARING PERSON. MY LOVE TO ALL OF YOU AS WE SHARE HIS LOSS. HOLD ON TO THOSE PRECIOUS MEMORIES.
MARY FRANCES TWIDDY
Frank & Marjorie Habit
October 31, 2008
Marjorie and I were fond of Jim and were together many times in our JC days. We shall remember him. Best wishes to his family and we're thankful for having known Jim and he shall forever hold a place in our memories of our days in town.
David Ambrose
October 31, 2008
Thanks for sharing Jim with us all these years. He was a great friend and a joy to be around. Stay strong - our thoughts are with you.
Pam Carney Coltrain
October 31, 2008
To the family,
My deepest sympathy in your loss. My thoughts and prayers are with you.
Lu Ann Barber
October 31, 2008
Deanna, Liz and Darnell Family,
Was very sorry to hear of your loss. My thoughts and prayers are with all of you. May the Lord walk with you in these sad days ahead.
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