BUFORD JOE DARNELL (Joe), 87, of Owasso, OK, formally of Paris, passed away at his home on Saturday October 2, 2021. Fry-Gibbs Funeral Home will conduct graveside services at Meadowbrook Memorial Park at 2:00 p.m. Wednesday, October 13, 2021 with Rev. Jack Elliott officiating.
Joe was born May 5, 1934 in Lamar County, Texas to Buford Darnell and Wanda Finch Darnell. He graduated from Blossom High School. He married Hilda Faye McGee on March 14, 1959 in Paris. He retired from Philips Lighting (Westinghouse). After retirement, he was employed for more than 25 years as a greeter at Walmart in Paris, and later in Owasso.
He was preceded in death by his parents Buford and Wanda Darnell; wife Hilda; sister Helen Burks; granddaughter Alyssa Darnell.
His is survived by his son Greg Darnell of Owasso; grandson Ryan Darnell of Owasso; nieces Debbie Burks of Paris and Linda White of Windom.
