Darrell Rector Sr.
Age 88, of Malvern, died Thursday, Nov. 24, 2022 at the Canton Regency assisted care.  He was born Jan. 4, 1934 in Ravenswood, WV to Thomas and Estella (Howell) Rector. He was a native of Ravenswood, WV and graduated from Ravenswood High School in 1953. He married Patty Rowley on Nov. 27, 1953 and moved to Ohio to live on the family farm in Carrollton and shortly after began to work at McDowell Wellman Construction as a Site Procurement/Account Manager. His position required frequent travel and he and the family relocated 20 times in 16 years. Darrell worked for the Timken Steel Co. From 1973-1996. He held positions on the floor and later in the scheduling office.  He loved to go fishing, play with the grandkids, and was a member of the Church of Christ in Minerva.

He is preceded in death by his wife, Patty J. (Rowley) Rector who died in 2019, son-in-law, Thaddus Burford, 4 sisters, Geraldine Roush, Edith Brown, Irene Johnson, Pauline Postlethwait, 2 brothers, Odell and Delbert Rector and a great grandchild, Kahlon. He is survived by daughter, Beverly Burford of Newport News, VA, son, Darrell (Susan) Rector Jr. of Fredericksburg, VA, brother, Richard Rector, 6 grandchildren, Talan (Sarah) Burford, Kara (Taylor) Farmer, Joshua Burford, Jeremiah (Kristen) Burford, Kristen (Matthew) Dobson, Matthew (Kelsie) Rector, 10 great grandchildren, Skyler, Marley, Jovie, Lorra, Lanah, Noelle, Konrad, Hailey, Cameron and Addison.

Funeral services will be Friday at 12 noon in the Gotschall-Hutchison Funeral Home in Minerva with Mr. Marty Martin officiating.  Burial will be in Bethlehem Cemetery.  Calling hours will be one hour prior to services from 11am-12pm at the funeral home.  Memorial contributions may be made to the Elara Caring Hospice C/O 1530 W. Market St., Akron, OH 44313.  Those wishing to send condolences may sign the online register at www.gotschallfuneralhome.com .