Darrell Lynn Heckler

Darrell was born on July 22, 1944, in Parsons, a son of the late Durl “Dub” Heckler and Beulah Viola Poling.

On Sept. 25, 1964, in Oakland, Maryland, he was married to Joan Ellen Wiles, who proceeded him in death.

In addition to his wife, he was proceeded in death by two brothers, Lawrence “Larry” A. Heckler and Roger Lee Heckler.

Left to cherish Darrell’s memory are two children, Trina Denise Carr and husband, Stephen, and Darrell “Darin” Wade Heckler, all of St. George.

He is also survived by four grandchildren, Amber L. Heckler, Melissa B. Burns, Cody W. Heckler and Kristy D. Heckler; as well as six great-grandchildren.

In addition, Darrell has one surviving sister, Janice L. Daniels and husband, Carl; and two surviving brothers, Dorsey G. Heckler and wife, Charlotte, and Hilrey L. Heckler and wife, Linda.

Darrell attended Mountaineer High School. He previously worked at Hinchcliff Lumber and Kingsford Coal Company. He retired from Fairfax Sand and Stone in 2010, where he had worked for over 20 years. He attended the Kingdom Hall of Jehovah’s Witness in Elkins. Darrell was a mild and soft-hearted man who dearly loved his family. He and his wife, Joan, deeply cared about children and assisted children in need. He enjoyed spending time in the woods, hunting, fishing, camping, and gardening. He was an avid outdoorsman and mechanic.

Darrell’s request for cremation will be honored. A memorial service will be held at the Parsons Community Center in Parsons on Friday, Jan, 13, 2023, at 2 p.m. Interment will follow at a later date.

The Hostetler Funeral Home has been entrusted with the arrangements for Darrell Lynn Heckler.

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