Don Darnell

Don Paul Darnell, 82, of Martin, went to be with the Lord on Thursday, June 8, 2023, at Jackson Madison County General Hospital. Funeral service was held at 1 p.m. Monday at Bowlin Funeral Home Chapel in Dresden. Burial followed in Little Zion Cemetery in Palmersville. Don Paul Darnell was born March 20, 1941, to the late Herbert Newton Darnell and Eddie Belle (Gallimore) Darnell in Dresden. He was a member of Macedonia Primitive Baptist Church, a devoted family man, he retired from Goodyear Tire and Rubber Company and also worked at WCMT Radio in Martin. He leaves behind his beloved wife, Glenda Darnell of Martin; his son, Barry Darnell; his daughters, Anna (David) Tinkle of Pleasant View and Donna Darnell Butler of Martin; his sister, Marie (Tommy) Wright of Martin; nine grandchildren; and 14 great grandchildren. He is preceded in death by a son, David Darnell; a brother, Tommy Murray; and a sister, Cora Lee Darnell. Online tributes may be left at www.bowlinfuneralhome.com.