The Outer Banks Voice – Darrell Wade McKinnon, April 30

Darrell Wade McKinnon, April 30

By Submitted Story on Could 3, 2022

Darrell Wade McKinnon, age 61, left this earth on Saturday, April 30, 2022 along with his loving spouse by his facet, in Roanoke, VA.

Darrell was born on November 21, 1960 in Smyth County, VA. He was the son of the late Walter Scott McKinnon and Virginia Waive Sexton McKinnon.

Darrell lived life to its fullest and was the lifetime of the social gathering. Rising up within the mountains of Southwest Virginia, Darrell was an avid outdoorsman who beloved to hunt and fish. He usually reminisced a few looking journey to Alaska. Darrell was a biker, beloved his Harley Davidson, Tilley, and loved driving along with his cousin turned brother, Tommy. In 2001, Darrell married the love of his life, Robin, and moved to the place he referred to as house, the Outer Banks of North Carolina. Darrell lived in Kitty Hawk and Kill Satan Hills and labored for a few years because the warehouse supervisor for Noland Firm. He was a historical past and army buff and infrequently tortured his spouse and daughters forcing them to look at documentaries on the Historical past Channel. Darrell loved the ocean and seashore. He by no means met a kind of rum he didn’t love and will combine a imply drink. He was a lover of music, particularly traditional rock. He made positive his daughters grew up figuring out “good music” and didn’t miss a chance to serenade them with a rendition of 99 Luftballoons. Darrell by no means handed up a chance for a very good tattoo. His tattoos had been actually artistic endeavors representing who he was. Darrell beloved his household. He was a son, husband and good friend, however his most treasured titles had been Daddums and Pop Pop. Darrell’s tales, jokes and laughter will likely be missed by all who knew him.

Along with his father and mom, Darrell was preceded in dying by his father-in-law, William (Invoice) H. Sawyers; sister-in-law Vicky Baldwin; and furry companions Lloyd, Max, and Molly.

He’s survived by the love of his life, Robin McKinnon of Marion, VA; daughters, Shenna Creech (husband Drew) of Archdale, NC., and Dakota Russell of Charlotte, NC.; his grandchildren Liza and Dax Creech of Archdale, NC.; his cousin and finest good friend, Tom McKinnon (spouse Julie) of Monrovia, MD.; his mother-in-law, Joan Sawyers; sister-in-law and brother-in-law, Sherrie and Sammy Frye all of Marion, VA.; and his pups, Rainie and Rocky.

A celebration of life will likely be held in Darrell’s honor and reminiscence at a later date. In lieu of flowers, the household requests that memorial presents be made to St. Jude Kids’s Analysis Hospital, 501 St. Jude Place Memphis, TN. 38105, www.stjude.org, 1-800-822-6344.

To share reminiscences of Darrell Wade McKinnon, please go to www.seaverbrown.com. Take care of Darrell’s  household has been entrusted to Seaver-Brown Funeral Service & Crematory, 237 East Most important Road, Marion, Va. 24354.