David Allen Darnall's Obituary
David Allen Darnall, 66, died on October 30, 2009 at St. Francis Hospital-Memphis. He graduated from Benton High School in Benton, KY in 1962 and was awarded a full baseball scholarship to Murray State University in Murray, KY where he went on to receive his masters in Chemistry for Memphis State University. He also received his PhD in Analytical Chemistry from Memphis State University. Dr. Darnall was a dedicated and highly respected chemistry professor at Southwest Tennessee Community College (formerly Shelby State Community College) for 37 years. He was a long time member of St. Luke’s United Methodist Church in Memphis.He was preceded in death by his parents, Joe and Ruth Darnall of Benton, KY. He is survived by his wife of 43 years, Patricia Darnall; one son, Doug Darnall (Libby); two grandchildren, Macey and Jacob Darnall; sister, Sara Chumbler from Newberry, FL; niece, Cara Blackmon (Bob) from Bardstown, KY nephews, Allen Chumbler for Ft. Myers, FL, Neale Chumbler (Janice) for Fishers, IN; three great-nephews, Joshua (Lindsey), Joseph (Mandy) and Jacob; two great-nieces, Monica and Isabelle; two sister-in-laws, Judy Williams and Betty Peeler.Memorial service will be held Monday, November 2 at 7 p.m. at Memorial Park Funeral Home. Memorials may be sent to St. Luke’s United Methodist Church, David Darnall Memorial Scholarship Fund at Southwest Tennessee Community College Foundation, 5983 Macon Cove Memphis, TN 38134 or the charity of your choice.
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