Harry McHenry Darnell

Harry McHenry Darnell, 95, of Hernando, Florida, passed away on August 6, 2025. Harry was born July 15, 1930, in Huntington, West Virginia, son of the late Charles Hewitt Darnell and Ruth Holstein Darnell. Harry was raised in Huntington, West Virginia. There he attended Marshall University, where he earned a BS degree in Mechanical Engineering. He had a long career with Kaiser Aluminum, through which he traveled extensively. Many of his lasting memories were of his adventures traveling the world for Kaiser. Harry was also extremely proud of his service in the United States Army and Reserves. Harry was married to Barbara Webb Darnell for 40 years and was blessed with five children, Steven Kirk Darnell (Jilly), Cynthia Lynn Darnell Miller (James), Charles Phillip Darnell (Tammara), Brian Scott Darnell (Benita), and Julia Ann Darnell Clark (Robert). His eight grandchildren were Kelley A. Minars, Tory G. Minars, C. Kurt Darnell, Amie Darnell Specht (Matt), Nicole Darnell Wedekin (Ben), Kirstyn Rees Tackett (Cameron), Eric B. Rees (Morgan), and Hope Rees Jimenez (Kevin). Harry was also gifted with five great grandchildren, Carter, Samantha, and Daniel Tackett; and Baker and Able Rees. Harry had many interests during his long, eventful life. He loved playing golf, “dabbling” in the stock market, keeping his yard pristine, dancing, and singing karaoke. His favorite karaoke tune being Abba’s “Dancing Queen”. Watching sports was another of his hobbies, especially football and the Kanas City Chief’s quarterback Patrick McHolmes. Harry is survived by his children, grandchildren, and great grandchildren; his wife Rosalie Weeks Darnell, and his step daughter Lisa A. Moore. Preceding him in death were his parents, his first wife Barbara Webb Darnell, sister Nanette Darnell Gosen, and his second wife Dorothy Bertram Darnell. Visitation will be Tuesday, August 12, 2025 from 3:00PM to 5:00PM at Roberts of Ocala. Burial will take place at White Chapel Memorial Gardens, Barboursville, West Virginia, on August 18, 2025, at 2:00 PM. In lieu of flowers, please consider a donation to Hospice Foundation of America, https://hospicefoundation.org

Harry McHenry Darnell

July 15, 1930 - August 6, 2025