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Bobby Eugene Darnell, 54, passed away on Wednesday, February 19, 2025, at ECU Health Medical Center in Roanoke Rapids, NC.
A native and lifelong resident Buncombe County, he was a son of Roy Edward Darnell and Dorothy “Dot” Jackson Darnell.
In addition to his parents, he is survived by his wife, Tonya McMahan Darnell; daughter, Anna Jean Darnell; siblings: Rodney Darnell, Mary Hagan and husband Phillip, and Vickie Darnell and Fiancé George; and nieces and nephews: Makaila, Tyler, Daniel, Felisha, Tiffany, and Mandy.
Graveside services will be held at 11 AM, Tuesday, February 25, 2025, at Green Hills Cemetery with Tim Warren officiating.
Anders-Rice Funeral Home and Cremation Center is honored to serve the Darnell family.
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1428 Patton Avenue, Asheville, NC 28806
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