Carl Huston Darnell passed away peacefully, receiving his ultimate prize after a short illness. His loving and devoted wife, daughters and son-in-law were with him as he left his home in Talpa, Texas for his eternal home in Heaven. He was 79.
Carl was born in Charleston, West Virginia on November 5, 1941 to Samuel Huston and Virginia Alice Wheeler Darnell. He graduated in 1959 from Dunbar High School expecting to join the United States Air Force immediately upon graduation. However, he soon realized he was too young and would need his parents’ signature, which they refused to sign. After much patience, he enlisted on January 5, 1960 and served until August 31, 1981.