Graveside services for Chief Darrell Barham, 79, of Spiro are 10 a.m. on Saturday at Spiro City Cemetery with Braedon Howard officiating. Services are under the direction of Mallory-Martin Funeral Home of Spiro.
Chief Darrell Barham was born on April 14, 1946, in Seminole, Oklahoma, to Mildred “Midge” (Daugherty) Barham and Darrell Eugene Barham, Sr. He passed away on March 26, 2026, in Spiro, Oklahoma.
He married the love of his life, Sharon, on July 28, 1985, in Spiro, Oklahoma. Darrell was born in Oklahoma but spent his formative years in Colorado, where he became a lifelong Denver Broncos fan.
Darrell faithfully served his community as the Chief of Police for the Town of Spiro for 37 years. He was a dedicated public servant who took great pride in protecting and serving others. In addition to his law enforcement career, he was a pilot who loved to fly and also loved racing. Known for his straightforward nature, Chief enjoyed his Marlboro cigarettes and Diet Mountain Dew, but above all, he loved his family dearly.
He was preceded in death by his parents; his son, Derrick Barham; his sister and brother-in-law, Darlene and Gil Howard; and his brother, Richard Barham.
Survivors include his wife, Sharon Barham of the home; his son, Lee Lale and wife Michelle; his daughter, Kendra Armer and husband Jeremy; his grandchildren, Derrick “Baby D” Barham, Kayla Short and husband Avery, Justice Thompson and husband Isaiah, Jalen Armer, and Sadie Lale; and his great-grandchildren, Spencer Short, Stevie Short, and Tucker Thompson, who will arrive later this year.
He is also survived by his special niece, Sunnye Gilliam and husband Matt; his special nephew, Shawn Howard and wife Jenn; his sisters-in-law, Nancy Ellis, Karen Pipkins, and Vicki Barham, along with nephew Trevor Barham; his brother-in-law, Harold Harrison; and numerous other nieces, nephews, relatives, and loved ones.
Online condolences may be made at www.MalloryMartinFuneralHomeSpiro.com.
