Ricky Don Darneal, 68, of Pocola passed away Oct. 5, 2025 in Fort Smith, Arkansas and was born July 16, 1957, in Panama to Francis Charlene Butler and Edward Darneal.
Read more: Ricky Don Darneal services plannedA Celebration of Life is 10 a.m. Thursday at Evans Chapel of Memories in Poteau with Jarrod Ridenour officiating. Burial will follow at Greenhill Cemetery in Cameron, under the direction of Evans & Miller Funeral Home of Poteau.
He is survived by his wife of 48 years, Diana Darneal; daughter, Kindra Darneal; grandson, Tatum Lomon; granddaughter, Piper Riggs; sisters Becky Seaton and husband Dewayne, Jo Hunt and husband John, and Criss Urchison and husband Lawrence; his “blood brother” Ricky Ward; mother-in-law, Wanda Woods; sister-in-law, Deborah Howard; and brothers-in-law: Kenneth Woods and wife Hollie, and Gary Woods.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Edward and Francis Charlene Darneal; Father-in-law Edgar Woods; and brothers-in-law Michael Howard and Eddie Woods.
Viewing is Wednesday from 6 to 8 p.m. at the funeral home.
Pallbearers are Ricky Ward, Dewayne Seaton, Tatum Lomon, Eddie Seaton, Harlan Hale and Jason Gist. Honorary pallbearers are Dewayne Hanna, Tyler Seaton, Rylan Riggs, Gary Gist, Ron Riddle and Ralph Harrison.
You may leave an online message of condolence at www.evansandmillerfuneralhome.com.
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