David A. Darnell, age 76, of Morristown, passed away Tuesday, June 9, 2026 at his residence. He was a member of Holt’s Baptist Church, retired from the State of Tennessee after thirty years, and farmed his entire life. David was a loving and devoted father and grandfather and will be dearly missed. He was preceded in death by his wife, Bernice Louise “Totsy” Darnell; parents, Robert and Louise Darnell; sisters, Linda Jones and Bobbie Howerton; and brother, Charles Darnell. He is survived by his children, Brian (Missy) Darnell, Jason (Pam) Darnell, Tammy (Shannon) Hester, and Brook Darnell; grandchildren, Madison Darnell, Bentley Darnell, Kristy (Blake) Foote, Alex Short, Kailee Darnell, Brady Darnell, Mashayla (Tristan) Harris, Chazton Hester, and Laylah Hester; great-grandchildren, Ben Foote, Gabe Foote, and Scarlett Johnson; and several nieces and nephews.

The family will receive friends from 5 to 7 p.m. Friday, June 12th at Westside Chapel Funeral Home. Funeral services will follow at 7 p.m. with Rev. Scott Greene and Rev. Alan Lamb officiating. Family and friends will meet at 11 a.m. Saturday, June 13th at Economy Cemetery for graveside services. Pallbearers will be Bob Darnell, Chuck Darnell, Mike Darnell, Russ Norton, Quinton Wilker, Tristan Harris, and Scotty Young.

Arrangements by Westside Chapel Funeral Home in Morristown.