Darrell Steven Newcomb

Darrell Steven Newcomb, 77, of Delaware passed away Tuesday afternoon, June 11, 2024 at Riverside Methodist Hospital in Columbus.
He was born on April 30, 1947 in Tulsa, Oklahoma to parents Fields Newcomb & Louise Newcomb (Laird). He graduated from Stroud High School in 1965 where he lettered in sports. Following graduation, he joined the United States Army during the Vietnam War, serving in the 50th Signal Battalion Airborne Corps. He was a true patriot and throughout the entirety of his life took great pride in having served his country.
Upon returning home, with a strong work ethic and determination, he went on to achieve leadership roles throughout his career and earned many notable distinctions for his accomplishments. To the delight of his young children, one of his first jobs was delivering Archway cookies to local stores. He later became the third generation of the Newcomb family to work for Southwestern Bell Telephone Company where he dedicated himself for many years and later worked for Sprint Communications. Darrell also worked for other entities using his gifts in management and in safety & technical trades.
Darrell was a skilled outdoorsman with a passion for fishing, hunting and boating. Many people were captivated by his storytelling abilities.
After many years of a challenging health journey, Darrell adopted a new appreciation for life and the motto: ODAAT (One Day at a Time). He spent his last years encouraging family and friends to "Stop and smell the roses."
Darrell found his peace in God and closed the doors on this earthly life. He stepped into the perfect love of the Lord where He was made whole in every way.
Darrell is survived by his wife of 28 years, Nyra Jo (Wandling) Newcomb; his children, Michelle Callis (and husband, Scott), Stephanie Van Meter (and husband, Erik), Darrell W. Newcomb (and wife, Tamara), and Robby Newcomb; and his grandchildren, Kannon Callis (and fiancé, Ashley), Kutter Callis, Kaleigh Callis (and husband, Jacob); Kate Van Meter, Fisher Newcomb, Nicholas Van Meter, and Asa Newcomb, and many beloved in-laws, nieces and nephews.
In addition to his parents, Darrell was also preceded in death by his sister Sherry Ellington.
The family will receive friends on Saturday, June 15, 2024 from 1 - 3 pm at the Snyder-Rodman Funeral Center, 101 Valleyside Drive at W. William Street, Delaware, where services celebrating his life will follow at 3:00 pm and military honors provided by the Vietnam Veterans of America Chapter 1095 and members of the United States Army. A reception will follow in the Snyder-Rodman Community Room.
The funeral service will be live-streamed from the Snyder Funeral Homes (Snyder-Rodman Funeral Center) Facebook page, the link can be found below. https://www.facebook.com/DelawareSFH
In lieu of flowers, contributions in Darrell's memory may be made to Wounded Warrior Project, P.O. Box 758516, Topeka, Kansas 66675-8516.
The Snyder-Rodman Funeral Center is honored to serve this veteran and his family.
To share a fond memory of Darrell or to offer a condolence to his family, please visit www.snyderfuneralhomes.com