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Robert L. Darnell

1942 - 2025

Robert L. Darnell obituary, 1942-2025, Laporte, TX

BORN

1942

DIED

2025

Robert Darnell Obituary

Robert L. Darnell, a longtime Pasadena resident, passed away at the age of 83 at his home after facing Alzheimer's disease in his later years. Born in Monroe, Louisiana, Robert made a name for himself in Pasadena, Texas, both as a neighborhood car dealer and as the "Sewing Machine Man." With his outgoing personality and easy laugh, he never met a stranger. He loved watching automotive restoration shows, shooting craps with friends, and passing on what he believed in most: the value of hard work. Whether it was in business or fixing things, Robert believed effort mattered - and he lived that way every day. He is survived by his wife, Bernice, and their two daughters, Yvette and Jennifer, who carry on his warmth and sense of humor. No services will be held, but his family encourages those who knew him to remember Robert in their own way.

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Published by The Pasadena Citizen from Oct. 8 to Oct. 9, 2025.

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Marge Huffman.

October 9, 2025

So sorry for the loss of Robert. I will miss his quick wit .He was a good brother in law . So sorry for Bernice and the girls ,Yvette and Jennifer.

John Stogner jr

October 8, 2025

I bought my first car from Robert. He got a kick out of watching me ride a wheelie on my bicycle back in the day. The car was a 1970 yellow Dodge Swinger. Sorry for your loss.

Mary Edwards

October 8, 2025

Uncle Robert will always hold a special place in my heart and makes me smile to myself when remembering his quick wit when we'd be sitting at the kitchen table visiting.
Prayers and much love to my Aunt Bernice, my cousins Yvette, and Jennifer, and to all who knew and
loved this very special man.

David Rector

October 8, 2025

I met Mr. Darnell through his daughter , Yvette. He would come by to visit Yvette often before his Alzheimer´s prevented to. He was very set in his ways but a very caring man. Mr Robert loved his family. So sorry for y´all´s loss. Praying for the family!

Gloria Darnell Barnes

October 8, 2025

Rest in peace my dear brother. Thank you for always being there for me love you

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