Mr. Joseph Leslie Darnell
September 16, 1938 - February 25, 2021
Elkview, WV
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Mr. Joseph Leslie Darnell
September 16, 1938 - February 25, 2021
Elkview, WV
Obituary
The family of Joseph Leslie Darnell (of Elkview, West Virginia) sadly announces his death on February 25th, 2021, surrounded by his loving family.
Joe is survived by his wife of 57 years, Nina; his son Matt (Johnna); his sister, Martha Rose (Lee) and his brother Richard Darnell (Cassie).
He was predeceased by his parents, Virginia Hager Darnell and Durwood Darnell.
Joe graduated from West Virginia University with a degree in Civil Engineering.
He pursued a career as a Professional Engineer for the West Virginia Department of Transportation as well as the consulting firms of Site/Blauvelt and TRC. He is credited with designing more than 100 bridges in West Virginia. In his spare time, he was an ardent lover of music, specifically opera and classical music. Joe enjoyed tinkering with his electronics and computers. Joe also shared a love of dogs with his wife.
The family will hold a private memorial service and requests donations to the Kanawha County Library Foundation: Elk Valley Division, 123 Capitol Street, Charleston, WV 35301.
You may send condolences to the family at: www.barlowbonsall.com
Barlow Bonsall Funeral Home has been entrusted to handle arrangements.
4 responses to Mr. Joseph Leslie Darnell
Lynn Gunnoe says:
March 11, 2021
So very sorry, Johnna. Prayers for Matt and your mother in law. Peace and love, Lynn
Kamal shaar says:
March 6, 2021
I want to express my condolences to Joe’s family Joe is a childhood friend of mine growing up on the west side. Later in life he was a coworker at the Department of highways and TRC. Martha may remember me in her days living across from Glenwood grade school. I will miss him.
Steven Brace-Morgan says:
March 6, 2021
R.I.P. Joe. A great husband, father and friend you’ve been.
Jeffrey W Lanham says:
March 6, 2021
Rest In Peace Joe