Darrell Cecil Failing

Darrell Cecil Failing Sr. 

May 25, 1943 To July 17, 2024

Darrell was born on May 25, 1943, in Las Animas Co. he moved with his family to Montrose. He passed away July 17, 2024, with his wife by his side at Willow Tree Care Center.

Darrell married Norma Jean in 1964, they had 3 children. He worked for Burkey Lumber for 30 years then for Butler Lumber. In 1996 he retired. He enjoyed wood working spending time in his wood shop making knick knack cabinets for his wife, rocking horses & toy boxes for his grandkids. He also enjoyed playing solitaire on the computer.

Darell is survived by his wife Norma Jean Blair, Sisters Irene Owns, Lucille Follman and Sharon Bingham. Sons Floyd (Crystal) Caraway, Darrell JR (Marie) Failing, Hayley (Derek) Nero and Danialle (Steve Weller) 9 Grandchildren, 9 Great Grand Children.

Darrell was reunited with his parents Clifford and Golda Failing, brothers, Elmer & Roy, sisters, Lorena & Ella, granddaughter Jessica, and Great Grandson Emmett

Services will be at 10:00AM on Friday July 26, 2024, at Grandview Cemetery.