In Memory Of
Charles David Darnell
1934
2021
Charles David Darnell
September 27, 1934 — June 9, 2021
Charles David Darnell, 86, of Dayton, passed away on June 9, 2021, at the Hospice of Dayton. Dave was born on September 27, 1934, in Portsmouth, OH, he was the son of Charlie and Martha (Creech) Darnell. On May 11, 1963, Dave married Virginia (Ginny) Davis in Troy, OH at the First United Church of Christ. Together they shared over 58 years of marriage while living in Beavercreek, Ohio. Dave and Ginny recently moved to Washington Township to live with their youngest son, John.
Dave graduated from Kettering-Fairmont High School and later received a bachelor's degree in Engineering from the University of Cincinnati. After graduating college, Dave was proud to serve his country by enlisting in the United States Army. When he returned from the Army, Dave began his working career as an electrical engineer for Sheffield Measurement/Bendix Corporation. He retired in 1993 after 42 years of service.
Upon retirement, Dave resumed his passion for art using watercolors to make beautiful landscape paintings. Dave was an excellent cook and was known for his beef burgundy, three-bean salad and cabbage and potatoes. He also enjoyed working around the house doing building projects and gardening. Dave spent many years of his retirement with his wife, Ginny, taking care of their granddaughters and sharing his passion for art and their combined skill and love for cooking.
Dave is survived by his loving wife, Ginny; daughter, Lisa A. (John) Johnson of Kettering; sons, Steve D. (Lisa) Darnell of Beavercreek; John Darnell of Washington Township; and granddaughters, Nicole and Paige Johnson both of Kettering and Sophia and Caroline Darnell both of Beavercreek; close friend, Juanita Limes of Beavercreek; and many loving nieces and nephews. Dave is survived by several of his 46 first cousins.
Along with his parents, Dave was preceded in death by his brother, John Harrison (Harry) Darnell and sister, Florence (Flo) Warner.
Dave's wishes were to have no services and to be cremated. The family wishes to thank the staff and nurses at the Hospice of Dayton for their exemplary care and kindness during Dave's final days. Friends may make donations in Dave's name to the Hospice of Dayton.
To share a memory of Dave or to leave his family a special message, please click on the "Share Memory" button above.
Dave graduated from Kettering-Fairmont High School and later received a bachelor's degree in Engineering from the University of Cincinnati. After graduating college, Dave was proud to serve his country by enlisting in the United States Army. When he returned from the Army, Dave began his working career as an electrical engineer for Sheffield Measurement/Bendix Corporation. He retired in 1993 after 42 years of service.
Upon retirement, Dave resumed his passion for art using watercolors to make beautiful landscape paintings. Dave was an excellent cook and was known for his beef burgundy, three-bean salad and cabbage and potatoes. He also enjoyed working around the house doing building projects and gardening. Dave spent many years of his retirement with his wife, Ginny, taking care of their granddaughters and sharing his passion for art and their combined skill and love for cooking.
Dave is survived by his loving wife, Ginny; daughter, Lisa A. (John) Johnson of Kettering; sons, Steve D. (Lisa) Darnell of Beavercreek; John Darnell of Washington Township; and granddaughters, Nicole and Paige Johnson both of Kettering and Sophia and Caroline Darnell both of Beavercreek; close friend, Juanita Limes of Beavercreek; and many loving nieces and nephews. Dave is survived by several of his 46 first cousins.
Along with his parents, Dave was preceded in death by his brother, John Harrison (Harry) Darnell and sister, Florence (Flo) Warner.
Dave's wishes were to have no services and to be cremated. The family wishes to thank the staff and nurses at the Hospice of Dayton for their exemplary care and kindness during Dave's final days. Friends may make donations in Dave's name to the Hospice of Dayton.
To share a memory of Dave or to leave his family a special message, please click on the "Share Memory" button above.
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