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Darrell A. Thrailkill (1979)

THRAILKILL, GENTRY, SMITH, SMITH

Posted By: Mary Welty Hart (email)
Date: 4/10/2007 at 21:05:20

Earlham Echo, Earlham, Iowa
February 21, 1979

DARRELL A. THRAILKILL

Darrell A. Thrailkill, the son of Wayne and Ardith Gentry Thrailkill, was born September 16, 1957 in Winterset. He passed away early Wednesday morning after being in a traffic accident in Des Moines.

Darrell spent his youth with his family on their farm near Earlham. During these years, he was active in 4-H club work. In 1976 he graduated from Earlham high school.

Following his graduation Darrell began farming with his Grandfather Gentry east of Winterset and also made his home there.

At the time of his death he was a member of the Earlham Methodist church and the Winterset Sportsman's Club.

Darrell is survived by his parents; one brother, David of Earlham; one sister, Connie Smith of Sioux City; paternal grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. Charles Thrailkill of Earlham; maternal grandfather, Alvin Gentry of Winterset; and one nephew, Cory Smith of Sioux City.

He was preceded in death by his maternal grandmother Mrs. Alvin Gentry.

Rev Dave Higdon conducted the funeral service which was held at the Earlham United Methodist church on Friday, February 23, 1979. Music was provided by Mrs. Grethen Brittain at the organ.

Casket bearers were Bob Bowman, Kerry Greenwood, Randy Hitchcock, Gregg Matlage, Nick Matlage and Frank Padilla. Interment was in the Earlham cemetery.

McKee Funeral Home made the arrangements.


 

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