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Darrell Staley Obituary
GALLIPOLIS — Darrell Peyton Staley, 57, of Gallipolis, Ohio, passed away unexpectedly on Thursday, Dec. 27, 2018, at Holzer Medical Center. Darrell was a wonderful and loving husband, father, and son.
Born July 28, 1961, in Logan, West Virginia, Darrell was the son of the late Ed Staley and Patricia (Lycans) Staley, who survives him. He was employed as a District Sales Representative for Dutch Valley Food Distributors from Myerstown, Pennsylvania.
Darrell is survived by his wife of 32 years, Mandy Staley; son, Joshua Staley; and mother, Pat Staley all of Gallipolis. Also surviving is a sister, Debbie (Brent) Blake of Glenwood, West Virginia; father-in-law, Gerald Wells; sister-in-law, Amy (Mark) Allison; and several nieces and nephews.
Darrell was preceded in death by his father, Ed Staley and his mother-in-law, Jean Wells.
The funeral service for Darrell will be held at 11 a.m., Wednesday, Jan. 2, 2019, at Willis Funeral Home with Eulogy by John Shaefer and Wes Musser. Burial will follow in Centenary Cemetery. Friends may call on Tuesday, Jan. 1, 2019, from 4-7 p.m. at the funeral home. Pallbearers will be John Shaefer, Wes Musser, Jimmy Golden, David Stroud, Mark Allison, and Brent Blake.
In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations be made in Darrell's memory to the Gallia County Snack Program, P.O. Box 169, Gallipolis, OH 45631.
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Eric Eagle
January 8, 2019
I worked with Darrell at Dutch Valley Foods. Him and I shared Ohio as our sales territory. I am so sorry for your loss. Darrell was a great guy that knew everybody. He will be missed.
Tami Taylor
January 2, 2019
Mandy, So sorry, you are in our hearts and prayers, your entire family is in our prayers. Phil & Tami Taylor
Cindy Wolfe
January 1, 2019
Mandy and Josh, my heart felt sympathy goes out to you. My prayers for peace and understanding are being sent your way.
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December 30, 2018
Our deepest condolences Mandy and Josh on the loss of your beloved Darrrell. He will be in our prayers. -----Raul, Evangeline and Alex
Diana Wells-Ellis
December 29, 2018
We are so very sorry. Love you and Josh. Praying for you. Diana Wells-Ellis and Jared Ellis
Janice James
December 29, 2018
Mandy so sorry for your loss. Hugs and prayers for you and Josh.
Patricia Filie
December 29, 2018
Mandy , my heart is broken for you and your family .
December 29, 2018
Mandy,
So so sorry for you and your family. You will be in our thoughts in the coming days. Karen and Gary Filson
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