Otis Sterling “Hubby” Darnell Sr., 80, of Linden, Virginia passed away on Thursday, April 30, 2026 at his home.
A funeral service will be held on Wednesday, May 6, 2026 at 11 AM at Maddox Funeral Home, 105 West Main Street, Front Royal with Pastor Glenn Welch officiating. Burial will follow at Leeds Cemetery in Hume, Virginia.
Mr. Darnell was born on September 5, 1945 in Rock Cove, Tennessee to the late Garland and Laura Hunley Darnell. He was also preceded in death by his wife, Anna Jane Reed Darnell; five brothers, Sidney Darnell, James Darnell, Willis Darnell, Mitchell Darnell and J.D. Darnell and a sister, Mary Darnell.
Survivors include his companion, Dale Darnell; two sons, Otis S. Darnell Jr. and Eastman “Rooster” Darnell; two brothers, Bascom Darnell and Kyle Darnell; two sisters, Amylgene Reed and Zady Mae Reed; caregiver, Barbara Amburgey and numerous step children, grandchildren, great grandchildren, nieces and nephews.
Pallbearers will be John Markley, Eastham Darnell Jr., Jonathan Darnell, Woody Pullen, Cody Hunt, Riley Perry and Bradley Perry.
Honorary pallbearer will be Buddy Mahoney.
The family will receive friends on Tuesday, May 5, 2026 from 6 to 8 PM at the funeral home.
In lieu of flowers memorial donations may be made to Maddox Funeral Home to assist with funeral expenses.
your memory will live in many of us,im blessed to have you in my life. you made a huge impact in my life. go rest high on the mountain.. your always with me..I love you always… much respect
kind regards
Ms. Sara j. Darnell
You will be greatly missed.. you were a good man.. you invited us into your family and accepted us as family… the world will miss your kind loving wonderful soul… have a beer with Charlie in heaven and dance to ole time rock n roll till we meet again… love you forever Missy..
You will be truley missed im gratful for good times we shared say hi to my daddy and your mother until we meet again friend rest in peace you deserve the best
My deepest sympathy
Mary Henry
Condolences to the family.
I’m so sorry for your loss. Sending prayers for peace and comfort during this difficult time.
I’m so very sorry for your loss. My deepest condolences to the family. You were always so very kind to me and I pray you R.I.P. Please give my precious Christian a big hug from his momma. You brought joy and friendship to so many people in this world and I will always remember your beautiful smile and beautiful kind blue twinkling eyes Hubby. Love to all the family.