Roll Call Tribute
R. "Wayne" Darville '54 September 18, 2014 9:10 AM
Published in Odessa American on Sept. 18, 2014
Robert Wayne Darville(1932 - 2014)
ODESSA Odessa businessman, Robert Wayne Darville, age 81, was called home, Monday, September 15, 2014, surrounded by his family at Orchard Park of Odessa.
A celebration of Wayne's life will be held at 2:00pm Friday, September 19, 2014, in the chapel at Sunset Memorial Gardens and Funeral Home with Bud Cagle officiating with interment to follow. The family will receive friends at the funeral home from 6-8pm on Thursday, September 18, 2014, in the Sunset Room.
Wayne was born October 10, 1932, in Tampa, Florida. In 1945, when he was 13, he moved to Odessa with his family. He graduated from Odessa High School and was a graduate of Texas A&M, class of 1954. After graduating from Texas A&M, Wayne joined the Air Force, serving as a maintenance engineer on the F102, 104, 105 and 106 jet air craft at Edwards Air Force Base in California, reaching the rank of Captain in the reserves.
Wayne's father, John Darville, started Odessa Sheet Metal in 1947, later becoming Odessa Sheet Metal and Refrigeration. When John died in 1963, Wayne took over the business, added plumbing, and changed the name to The Darville Company.
He was an active lifetime member of the Odessa Optimist Club with perfect attendance for 50 years. Wayne served as North Texas District Governor, as well as many local offices. He served as a board member for the Better Business Bureau and PAL.
Wayne married LaVon Johnson on February 19, 1960. They have celebrated 54 years together. Every year on their anniversary, Wayne would give LaVon roses, one for each year of marriage. The last few years, three vases were needed to hold them all. They have 3 children, Mark Darville, Dana Darville Johnson and Amy Darville Deans, 7 grandchildren and 2 great grandchildren.
Wayne is also survived by three sisters, Marilyn Fannin, Darla Darville and Marsha Darville Scott.
In lieu of flowers, please send donations to New Mexico Christian Children's Home, 1356 New Mexico 236, Portales, New Mexico 88130-9983.
The Darville family would like to extend their sincere thanks and gratitude to Hospice of Midland, and all the employees, especially the aides at Orchard Park of Odessa for blessing Wayne with their love and care.
Arrangements are under the direction of Sunset Memorial Gardens and Funeral Home.
To send family condolences please visit our website at www.sunsetodessa.com.
Funeral Home
Sunset Memorial Gardens & Funeral Home
6801 E. Business 20 Odessa, TX 79762
432-362-2331
Robert Wayne Darville(1932 - 2014)
ODESSA Odessa businessman, Robert Wayne Darville, age 81, was called home, Monday, September 15, 2014, surrounded by his family at Orchard Park of Odessa.
A celebration of Wayne's life will be held at 2:00pm Friday, September 19, 2014, in the chapel at Sunset Memorial Gardens and Funeral Home with Bud Cagle officiating with interment to follow. The family will receive friends at the funeral home from 6-8pm on Thursday, September 18, 2014, in the Sunset Room.
Wayne was born October 10, 1932, in Tampa, Florida. In 1945, when he was 13, he moved to Odessa with his family. He graduated from Odessa High School and was a graduate of Texas A&M, class of 1954. After graduating from Texas A&M, Wayne joined the Air Force, serving as a maintenance engineer on the F102, 104, 105 and 106 jet air craft at Edwards Air Force Base in California, reaching the rank of Captain in the reserves.
Wayne's father, John Darville, started Odessa Sheet Metal in 1947, later becoming Odessa Sheet Metal and Refrigeration. When John died in 1963, Wayne took over the business, added plumbing, and changed the name to The Darville Company.
He was an active lifetime member of the Odessa Optimist Club with perfect attendance for 50 years. Wayne served as North Texas District Governor, as well as many local offices. He served as a board member for the Better Business Bureau and PAL.
Wayne married LaVon Johnson on February 19, 1960. They have celebrated 54 years together. Every year on their anniversary, Wayne would give LaVon roses, one for each year of marriage. The last few years, three vases were needed to hold them all. They have 3 children, Mark Darville, Dana Darville Johnson and Amy Darville Deans, 7 grandchildren and 2 great grandchildren.
Wayne is also survived by three sisters, Marilyn Fannin, Darla Darville and Marsha Darville Scott.
In lieu of flowers, please send donations to New Mexico Christian Children's Home, 1356 New Mexico 236, Portales, New Mexico 88130-9983.
The Darville family would like to extend their sincere thanks and gratitude to Hospice of Midland, and all the employees, especially the aides at Orchard Park of Odessa for blessing Wayne with their love and care.
Arrangements are under the direction of Sunset Memorial Gardens and Funeral Home.
To send family condolences please visit our website at www.sunsetodessa.com.
Funeral Home
Sunset Memorial Gardens & Funeral Home
6801 E. Business 20 Odessa, TX 79762
432-362-2331
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