Darrell R. Fyke's Obituary
Decatur- Darrell R. Fyke, 73, of Decatur, passed away Thursday, April 24, 2014 in St. Mary’s Hospital.
Graveside service’s to celebrate Darrell’s’s life will be 1:00 pm on Monday, April 28, 2014 in Graceland Cemetery. Military rites conducted by the Macon County Honor Guard. Memorials are suggested to the Disabled Veterans and/or Cumberland Presbyterian Church of Bethany.
Darrell was born on December 7, 1940 in Decatur, IL the son of Oval R. Fyke and Etheline V. Fyke (Cook). He served his country proudly in the U.S. Marine Corps. He married Heidi Coffman on June, 17 1999 in Decatur, IL. They had 14 loving years together. He later retired from Sheet Metal Hall, and was a member of the American Legion.
Surviving are his wife Heidi, three daughters, Kandy (David) Coleman of Decatur; Lori Fyke of Decatur; Julie Gramigna (Fyke) of Decatur; and seven grandchildren.
He is preceded in death by his parents, and five brothers.
A memorial gathering will take place following the graveside services at the Disabled American Veterans Hall, 1700 N. Lakeshore Dr., Decatur, IL.
The family of Darrell R. Fyke is being served by Graceland/Fairlawn Funeral Home, 2091 N. Oakland Avenue, Decatur, IL. View the on line obituary and send condolences to the family at www.gracelandfairlawn.com.
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