Darrel was born in West Virginia Sept. 5th 1939 to Vivian Joyce Bennet, sister, Ethel Smith. Joyce later married William Harold Whaley.
Darrel married the love of his life, Marie Ann Daugherty of Weirton, WV. Friends since the first grade, they built a beautiful life together. Darrel is survived by his son, Eric Todd Whaley (Lyna), and his daughter, Robin Whaley Lynn (Bill), both live in The Villages, Florida. He also leaves behind two beloved granddaughters, Ashley Morin and Lindsay Sanders; two cherished great-grands, Murphy Sanders and Stevie Morin. Baby boy Sanders on the way.
A Celebration of Life will be held on Tuesday August, 4th at 11 a.m. at Dignity Memorial Life Celebration Center Wildwood, FL.