Darrell L. “Bird” VanWinkle, 50, of Berea, died Tuesday, October 27, 2009, in his home. Darrell was of the Baptist faith and was a welder for Lectrodryer. He was an avid fisherman and loved his grandchildren.
Darrell is survived by: his daughter, Melissa (Lester) Sparks of Berea; his parents, Elwin and Nancy VanWinkle of Berea; his brothers, Dale (Reva) VanWinkle of Berea, Jeff (Janet) VanWinkle of Berea and Bill (Teri) VanWinkle of Irvine; and his grandchildren, Taylor and Brently. Several nieces, nephews and a host of friends also survive.
Funeral services for Darrell will be conducted at noon Saturday, October 31, 2009, at Davis and Powell Funeral Home with the Rev. Wayne Miller officiating. Burial will follow in Berea Cemetery. Visitation will be from 5 to 9 p.m. Friday at the funeral home.
Pallbearers will be Dale VanWinkle, Jeff VanWinkle, Bill VanWinkle, Vince McGuire, Barkley VanWinkle and Ray Abrams. Honorary pallbearers will be past and present employees of Lectrodryer. www.davisandpowellfuneralhome.com
