Darrell Eugene Connell, age 75, passed away Saturday, March 9, 2024, at the Carriage Square Rehab & Healthcare Center in St. Joseph, MO.
Darrell was born on June 7, 1948, in Burlington, IA. On June 6, 1971, he was united in marriage to Anita Alice Cribb.
He was preceded in death by his maternal grandparents, Theodore and Neva Nolte; mother, Lorraine (Nolte) Lee; and sister, Shirley Lee.
Surviving are three children and their spouses, Lori and Rob Albright, Darin and Kelly Connell, and Duane and Tracy Connell; seven grandchildren, Grant, Leah, Lanna, Shiloh, Victor, Bradley, and Andrew; five siblings and their spouses/fiancé, Teresa Lee and Jerry Reese, Gary and Debbie Lee, Brenda Lee, Donna and Mike Ford, and Mike Lee; and several nieces, nephews, and cousins.
Funeral services will be 2:30 p.m. Saturday, March 16, 2024, at Travis Funeral Chapel in La Plata, MO. Burial will be in Mt. Tabor Cemetery, east of Atlanta, MO. Visitation will be from 12:30 p.m. to 2:30 p.m. at the funeral home.
In Lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Mt. Tabor Cemetery. They may be sent to or left at Travis Funeral Chapel, 125 S. Church St., La Plata, MO 63549.