DARRELL W. SHEETS SR., age 73, of Kendallville died on Friday, February 5, 2010 at his Kendallville residence.

He was born in Berwind, West Virginia on July 23, 1936 to the late Walter and Lucy (Gilly) Sheets.

Mr. Sheets was married to Betty Sheets who passed away June 9, 1992.

He worked for McCray Refrigeration for several years.

Mr Sheets liked to fish and watch college and pro football on television. He also loved to spend time with his family and grandkids.

He is survived by three sons; Darrell Sheets Jr. of Kendallville, Larry Sheets of Charleston, W.V., and Jerri and Crystal Sheets of Kendallville; three daughters, Mary and William Miller of Kendallville, Tammy and Fred Schneider of Kendallville, and Lora Thompson Dingus Cole of Oceola; 10 grandchildren, 4 great-grandchildren; a brother, Wiley Sheets of Bluefield, W.V.

He was preceded in death by his parents, his wife and several brothers and sisters.

Visitation will Wednesday from 1-3 p.m. at the Hite Funeral Home in Kendallville. Services will be Wednesday at 3 p.m. at the funeral home. Officiating the funeral service will be Pastor Charles Mosley.

Burial will be in the Lakeview Cemetery in Kendallville.

Preferred Memorials may be made to the family to help with expenses.

View a video tribute or send condolences to the family at www.hitefuneralhome.com.