Darrell L. Wilson, 63, of Gallatin, passed away Friday, April 21, 2017, at St Luke’s Hospice House. Services will be held at 10 a.m. Tuesday, April 25, at the First Christian Church in Gallatin. Visitation is from 5-7 p.m. Monday evening at the church. Friends may call after 11 a.m. Monday at McWilliams Funeral Home in Gallatin. Inurnment will be held at a later date. Memorial contributions may be made to the Gallatin Fire Protection District or the Lighthouse Learning Center in care of McWilliams Funeral Home in Gallatin.
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Darrell was born April 11, 1954, in Cameron. He graduated from Cameron High School in 1972. He made his home in Fairport immediately after high school and worked as a farmhand for three years, while building houses with his brother-in-law Richard, for a period of eight years. Darrell moved to Gallatin and began his career in communication with the Inter-County Phone Company, known as Windstream today, and was employed for 34 years, retiring in 2011. Darrell dedicated his life to serving the community and was no stranger to hard work. He went above and beyond the call of duty and was always ready to go when called upon.
Darrell was a dedicated member of the Gallatin Fire Protection District for 37 years, where he served as assistant chief previously. He was also a 30-year member of the local Gallatin Men’s Club. He was a people person who could strike up a conversation with anyone and his infectious smile and great sense of humor was his trademark, which was inspiring to all who knew him. He loved the outdoors and hunting and fishing was his passion. He adored his family, especially his grandchildren, and was at his best when he was spending time with them. To know him was to love him. Darrell spent his life serving his family and the community. He made a lasting impression on those who knew and loved him, he will be greatly missed.
Darrell was preceded in death by his parents, Dale and Katherine, a sister, Linda, and his grandson, Drew Lee.
Survivors include his loving wife of 23 years, Carla of the home; sons, Darrell (Jamie), Daniel (Stephanie), Andrew (Sarah), all of Gallatin, and Blake (Jennifer), Fort Worth, Texas; daughters, Kelsie (Geoffrey), Liberty, and DeAnna (Dean), Gallatin; sisters, Jeannie (Richard), and Nancy (Ray); brothers, Jimmy (Donna), Larry (Linda), and Randie (Patricia); 12 grandchildren; and two great-grandchildren.