Darnell James Whitecotton

Darnell James Whitecotton slipped from this life on Friday, February 8, 2019.

 Service 1:00 p.m. Tuesday at Springtown Church of Christ. 

Interment: Springtown Cemetery. 

Visitation: 5 to7 p.m. Monday at White’s Funeral Home, Springtown. 

Darnell was born August 21, 1927 in Ryan, Oklahoma to Lee and Eva Whitecotton. He was a faithful member of the Springtown Church of Christ for many years. Darnell was self-employed for many years. He owned and operated an auto mechanic business, a drywall company, and bought and sold cattle and rental property. Whatever he put his hand to, he did well.

 Darnell loved nature, he knew every tree, flower and grass by name. He loved to garden. Darnell was an avid lover of animals and nursed many back to health. His real love was the love of his family and the love and respect he received in return. He was a man of impeccable character and truth.

 He was preceded in death by his first wife, of 54 years, Phyllis Jean Meeks Whitecotton in 2000; daughter, Lois Gale Whitecotton Bartholow in 2015; grandson, Rocky Smith in 2017; brothers, Levert and Edwin; and sisters, Erbie, Allene and Doralynn; and parents, Lee and Eva Whitecotton.

 Survivors: Second wife of 18 years, Tommie Wooley Whitecotton; brothers, Lee Royce Whitecotton & wife, Edna and Darvin Whitecotton & wife, Mary; son, Ulis Whitecotton and wife, Tonya; daughters, Glenda Roberts, Teena Mason & husband, Randy; and son in law, Richard Bartholow; and step-daughters, Judy Franklin and husband, Billy, Darlene Bobo, Deana Rawlins and husband Jimmy and Diana Fry and husband, Tolly; 13 grandchildren & 22 great-grandchildren.