Lowell Darrell

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DARRELL, Lowell T. Age 75, of Franklin, Ohio passed away Wednesday, January 25, 2006 at 4:15 a.m. at his residence. He was born January 15, 1931 in Middletown and lived here all his life. He graduated in 1949 from Middletown High School and earned letters in four sports – baseball, track, football and basketball. He served in the U.S. Army during the Korean Conflict. He was employed at Armco Steel for 27 years retiring in 1977 as general foreman of the Hot Strip Mill. He was an avid Ohio State Buckeye Fan. He was preceded in death by parents, Arthur and Clara (Carrington) Darrell; 3 sisters, Pauline Ortel, Irene Cornett and Mildred Linkous. He is survived by his wife of 52 years, Janet K. Darrell; 1 son, Thomas Darrell and Shana Darrell – West Chester, Ohio; 1 daughter: Elizabeth Blackwood – Springboro, Ohio; 4 grandchildren, Kenneth Darrell, Micah Darrell, Zachary Blackwood, Brittney Blackwood; 1 sister, Leona Schreiber – Largo, Florida; 1 brother, Arthur Darrell, Jr. and Marie – Middletown, Ohio; numerous nieces and nephews. Visitation will be Friday, January 27, 2006 from 6 to 8 p.m. at the Herr-Riggs Funeral Home, 210 S. Main St., Middletown. Funeral services will be Saturday, January 28, 2006 at 10:00 a.m. at the funeral home with Reverend Lisa Ellison officiating. Interment will be at Woodside Cemetery, Middletown, Ohio with Military Services by American Legion Post 218 Honor Guard. Memorial contributions may be made to a charity of one's choice. Arrangements by Herr-Riggs Funeral Home, 210 S. Main St., Middletown.