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Darrel Northrup Obituary

Darrel Northrup peacefully departed this life May 14, 2019, at the Baptist Reynolds Hospice House in Collierville, Tennessee.

Darrel Northrup of Downey, California was born February 5, 1954, to Irene and Roy Northrup. Upon graduating from Downey High School, Darrel began his career at Cummins Diesel on September 25, 1972. His outstanding achievements and passion for his work kept him with Cummins for 46 years until his retirement in October of 2018.

Darrel leaves to cherish his loving memory his oldest sister, Mary Sigars, his twin sister, Denise Northrup, his son, Darrel Northrup, niece Natalie Nelson, nephews Joshua Northrup and Steven Broswell, and many great nieces and nephews.

He was preceded in passing by his parents and great-niece, Taylorlyn Nelson.

A celebration of life service will be held at Memphis Funeral Home on June 8, 2019, at 3:00 pm.

Remembrances may be made in Darrel's name and honor to St. Jude Children's Research Hospital.

To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.

Published by The Daily Memphian on Jun. 2, 2019.

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May 31, 2019

Sorry to the family of Mr. Northrup. Death of a loved one is never easy but God knows your sadness and desires to comfort you at this time. Lean on our heavenly father he is the God of all comfort.

May 30, 2019

Sincere condolences to the family of Darrell, may gods loving kindness give comfort and peace. 1Cor.1:3,4

May 30, 2019

You have my deepest sympathy and condolences. May you and your family look to the God of all comfort and strengthen you and your family during this difficult time. God keeps in his memory our loved ones because they are precious in his eyes. Psalms 116:15

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