David Lee Darnell of Benton

Mr. David Lee Darnell, 68, of Benton passed away at 2:13 p.m. Wednesday, May 23, 2018, at SSM Health Good Samaritan Hospital of Mt. Vernon.

Mr. Darnell's wishes were to be cremated with no public services.

Arrangements are through the Leffler Funeral Home of Benton.

David was born May 10, 1950 in McHenry, the son of James Evan Darnell and Fern (Corn) Darnell.

He was a journeyman wireman with the I.B.E.W. Local 117.

David is survived by a sister, Arlyn Higdon; a close cousin and friend, Dennis Corn; and several other cousins, nieces and nephews.

He was preceded in death by his father, James Evan Darnell; his mother, Fern (Corn) Higdon, and husband Robert Higdon; a brother, Howard Darnell; and three sisters, Darlene Paulson, Sharma Taylor and Evalaine Jerry.

Memorial contributions may be made to the charity of the donor's choice.

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