Darrell L. Walker, 70, Larwill, passed away at 6:50 p.m., Wednesday, Oct. 23, 2019, in his home where he has lived for over 30 years.

He was born on Nov. 19, 1948, to Walter and Beatrice (Knigge) Walker in Wheelersburg, Ohio.

He was a US Army veteran as a SP4 5930 Signal Division during Vietnam War.

He was united in marriage on Aug. 12, 1979, to Barbara J. Tremblay in Jackson, Mich.. He was an electronics repair technician for Highland Appliances and then for DIRECTV for a total of 40 years before retiring May of 2014.

He enjoyed bear hunting and fishing trips to Canada and salmon fishing and deer hunting in Michigan. He previously worked as a bartender at Harvey’s Bar in Saline, Mich. He loved fishing, swimming and boating as a child and still has a good sized boat and many fishing poles. He had a love for mushrooms and he held a private pilot’s license for small single engine planes.

He is survived by children, Maria A Belcher, Howell, Mich.; Clark G. Trombley, Larwill; Cynthia Derby, Larwill; Michael Trombley, Fort Worth, Texas; Lori Trombley, Ypsilanti, Mich.; Logan Trombley, Warsaw; and Anthony Wayne Walker; 24 grandchildren.

He is preceded by his wife Barbara Walker (July 28, 2018)

A memorial service will be held for Darrell (Poppa) Walker from 3-5 p.m., Nov. 24, at the family life center of Troy Presbyterian Church, 6465 W. Lincolnway, Columbia City.

After the eulogy the family will provide soup and sandwiches, drinks and light deserts. After the meal his cremains will be interned at home. We would like for any family or friends to comes. Please let the family know if you wish to come so as we be sure to have enough food. Call (260) 327-1101.

The family is kindly requesting that the memorial contributions be made to Heartland Hospice, 1315 Directors Row #210, Fort Wayne, IN 46808

McHatton-Sadler Funeral Chapel, Warsaw is entrusted to the family for his arrangements.

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