Robert Darnall
October 06, 2015
Robert “Sonny” Darnall
Runnells
Robert “Sonny” Darnall, 79, passed away Tuesday, October 6, 2015. He was born November 21, 1935 in Des Moines, Iowa.
Robert proudly served his country in the Marines during the Korean War. He worked for Firestone for 24 years and Delavon for 24 years. Robert enjoyed being outdoors gardening and dedicated his life to his wife and his family.
He is survived by his loving wife, Becki; daughter, Christie Johnson; 3 granddaughters; 4 great-grandsons; 4 great-granddaughters; sister, Jean Howard; and several nieces, nephews, and cousins.
Robert was preceded in death by his father, Robert Darnall; mother, Edith Swertfager Darnall; sisters, Bonnie Darnall, Betty Huddleston, and Wilma Darnall; and brother, William Darnall.
Visitation will be Sunday, October 11, 2015 from 2 to 4 p.m. at Hamilton’s Funeral Home, 605 Lyon Street in Des Moines. Funeral services will be held at 11:00 a.m., Monday, October 12th at the funeral home with burial to follow at Laurel Hill Cemetery.
Memorial Contributions may be made to the family in loving memory of Robert.
On-line condolences to www.HamiltonsFuneralHome.com
Elizabeth Darnall Deur
10/08/2015
I haven't gotten to see my Uncle Sonny in so very long, but doesn't change the fact that he was always and will still be greatly missed. I remember him always having a big smile, a loving heart and a soft spoken voice. He was my father's Big brother and my dad loved him very much. My heart breaks for his wife and Christie and all his grands and greats. I know he loved them all so much
Zach Leonard
10/07/2015
I am very sad to see that this Great man has passed away. He was an inspiration to me and I feel very bad for the loss his family has suffered.