Darrell Tarrence

DARRELL E. TARRENCE

New London

Darrell E. Tarrence, 76, of New London, died Sunday, Sept. 29, 2019, at his home.

He was born Feb. 15, 1943, in Fairfield, to Kenneth and Helen Book Tarrence. He was raised in Packwood and also lived in Fairfield and Mount Pleasant.

On March 17, 1990, he married Connie Raines in New London. He had been previously married to Sharyn Cox. They divorced. Darrell graduated in the last class of Packwood High School in 1961 and was of the Protestant faith. He worked for George's Pizza in Fairfield and later for Jerry's Pizza in Mount Pleasant. He did auto body repair and automotive services and was a past member of the Mount Pleasant Fire Department. He enjoyed racing stock cars and was a member of the Iowa National Guard.

Besides his wife of New London, Darrell is survived by children, Traci (Daryl) Thomas of Creedmoor, N.C., Steve (Patty) Tarrence of Columbia, Mo., Debi Tarrence of Salem, Mike (Nicky) Tarrence of Ottumwa, and Jodi (Walt) Jackson and Mike (April) Raines, both of New London; 14 grandchildren; six great-grandchildren; and brothers, Dale (Cindy) of Mount Pleasant, Duane (Bette) of Burlington and Dennis of North Carolina.

Besides his parents, he was preceded in death by his grandson, Justin Tarrence.

A celebration of life for Mr. Tarrence will be held from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Friday at the New London Community Center. Memorials have been established for Every Step Hospcie and New London Fire and Rescue. According to his wishes, his body has been cremated and inurnment will be at a later date in Burge Cemetery. Online condolences may be left at www.elliottfuneralchapel.com.