Dallas Henry Darnell 69, of Maiden died Wednesday, March 8th, 2017 at Wake Forest Baptist Medical Center. Born January 10th, 1948 he was the son of the late James and Grace Sheets Darnell. Dallas served his country in the US Army during Vietnam War and received an award for National Defense Service Medal Sharpshooter M-14. He was an avid golfer and enjoyed photography and the outdoors. Three daughters Jennifer Darnell Greer and husband Greg of Newton, Deidre Darnell Butts and husband Phillip of Wake Forest, Sara Darnell Philyaw and husband Brian of Catawba; a son Michael Darnell of Newton; his special friend Dianne Cauthen, a brother Joseph Ervin Darnell and wife Susie of Maiden; four grandchildren Hannah Maxwell, Ethan Butts, Kaitlyn Greer, and Owen Philyaw survive him in death. In addition to his parents three brothers James Darnell, Carroll Darnell, and Robert Darnell preceded him in death. The funeral will be 12:00pm Wednesday, March 15th, 2017 at Jenkins Funeral Home with Pastor Josh Kappes officiating. The family will receive friends from 11:00 am -12:00 pm Wednesday, March 15th, 2017 at Celebration Center of Jenkins Funeral Home. Please sign the online guestbook at www.jenkinsfuneralhome.net. The Darnell family has entrusted arrangements to Jenkins Funeral Home and Cremation Service in Newton 828-464-1555.