John Lanier Darnell, age 91, of Clarkesville, Georgia passed away on Thursday, July 16, 2015 following an extended illness.
Mr. Darnell was born on December 2, 1923, in Atlanta, GA to the late Zebulon and Grace Hendricks Darnell. He was of the Presbyterian faith. Mr. Darnell attended Georgia Tech and was a diehard Yellow Jackets fan. He was a veteran of the United States Marines, having served his country honorably during World War II. Mr. Darnell was retired from Sears and Roebuck with many years of loyal and dedicated service.
Survivors include his wife; Sarah Sue Darnell, Clarkesville, GA; sons, Johnny Darnell, AL; David Darnell, Marietta, GA; daughters, Gail Bullington, GA, Debbie Lackey, Atlanta, GA, Julie Conner, Salem, SC, Mindy Darnell, Marietta, GA; numerous grandchildren and great-grandchildren.
Funeral Services are scheduled for 10:30 on Monday, July 20, 2015, at Whitfield North Chapel, Demorest, Georgia with Dr. Kennedy Smartt officiating. Interment will be held at The Georgia National Cemetery with military honors provided by the United States Marine Corp at a later date.
The family will receive friends from 9:30 am until the funeral hour on Monday, July 20, 2015 at Whitfield Funeral Home North Chapel.
Arrangements are in the care of Whitfield Funeral Home, North Chapel, 245 Central Ave. Demorest, Georgia. 706-778-1700
Those wishing to express online condolences to the Darnell family may do so by visiting www.whitfieldfuneralhomes.com.
