Darrell Pare, 61, of Long Creek, IL passed away at 5:41p.m., Wednesday, November 16, 2011 in Decatur Memorial Hospital.
A service to celebrate Darrell’s life will be at 1:00 p.m., Saturday, November 19, 2011 at Dawson & Wikoff Funeral Home, Mt. Zion, IL. Visitation will be from 11:00 a.m. Saturday morning until service time. Burial will follow at Point Pleasant Cemetery, Long Creek. The family requests casual attire for the services.
Darrell was born December 12, 1949 in Decatur, IL the son of Quinton and Priscilla (Coulter) Pare. He worked as a proud letter-carrier for the United States Postal Service, carrying his route from the Memorial Station Post Office on Decatur’s north side. Prior to his career with USPS, Darrell had worked as a pipe fitter for A.E. Staley Company. He was a member of the Letter Carriers Union Local Branch #317. Darrell married Debbie West on June 15, 1974. He was an avid fan of the Chicago Bears, Chicago Cubs and enjoyed watching NASCAR races. He had a generous and helpful nature, always assisting his family and friends.
Surviving is his wife: Debbie of Long Creek, IL; son: Darrell “Rex” Pare and his wife Danielle of Decatur, IL; daughter: Denise Alexander and her husband Brandon of Decatur, IL; father: Quinton Pare of Boody, IL; sisters: Cheryl Pappas and her husband Art of Bristol, IL and Vonna Mears of Decatur, IL; brother: Randall Pare of Boody, IL; grandchildren: Cruz Alexander, Grant Pare and Gavin Pare all of Decatur, IL; father-in-law: Don West of Decatur, IL.
He was preceded in death by his mother, mother-in-law, one brother-in-law and his niece.
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| Connie Moreland Baker |
rural carrier/ schoolfriend |
November 19, 2011 |
I knew Darrell since grade school. We were friends for ever. He was the nicest person I knew. When he came to work for the PO. it was nice to have a friend there, too. He will truely be missed. Good-bye dear friend.
| RICK AND JACQUE SLOAN |
DEEPEST CONDOLENCES |
November 19, 2011 |
FAMILY OF DARREL,PLEASE ACCEPT OUR DEEPEST OF CONDOLENCES.
| Daniel and Gail (Cross) Lawson |
Cousin |
November 18, 2011 |
Sorry for the title mixup on the before this. One more thing...remember to lean on the Lord for he will give you strength. Love and God bless.
| Daniel and Gail (Cross) Lawson |
Dan and Gail |
November 18, 2011 |
Our thoughts and prayers to all the family at this difficult time. May God give love and comfort to each and everyone.
| Paul Sadorus |
A Well Respected Man |
November 18, 2011 |
As I grew up with Rex, we at times did not make the best decisions. His father was always there to correct our path and explain the circumstances. We are better men due to his leadership. He was an extremelly thoughtful, sincere, and honest gentleman. A great father, mentor, and provider. I am truly saddened by his departure and I am praying for the families healing. Ecclesiastes 7:3
