Stanley E. "Butch" Darnell, 64, of Rabun Gap, Georgia, passed away at his residence Friday, June 21, 2013.
He was born December 5, 1948 in Clayton, GA and was the son of the late Hubert High and Ruth Norton Darnell.
He is survived by his loving wife, Kay Duvall Darnell; two sons, L. Allyn Stockton Jr. of Clayton, GA, Rob and Sherrie Stockton of Tiger, GA; one brother, Hubert Darnell and his wife, Beatrice of Rabun Gap; one sister, Pat and Andy Ketterson of Omaha, NE; and four grandchildren, L.A.(Lane) Stockton III, Meredith Stockton, Georgia Stockton, and Gunner Stockton. Also surviving is a niece, Hilary Ketterson of Denver, CO and a nephew, Andrew Ketterson of Omaha, NE; a great-niece Milee Ketterson and a great-nephew, Drew Ketterson
Butch graduated from Rabun Gap Nacoochee School, attained an Associates Degree from Abraham Baldwin Agriculture College, a BS in Business Administration from UGA Terry College of Business, and Clemson University with a Master of Educational Leadership. He owned Darnell's Grocery Store in Dillard, was past Chairman of the Rabun County Chamber of Commerce, had served as a council member for Dillard, GA, was a member of the Rabun County Water Authority, was the Business Manager and Head of Upper School as well as Assistant to the Headmaster at Rabun Gap Nacoochee School; he was associated with Martin Capital and was currently the Chairman of the Rabun County Board of Commissioners. He was a member of Betty's Creek Baptist Church. He also faithfully attended Clayton First United Methodist Church and taught pre-school Sunday School classes.
The family will receive friends at Beck Funeral Home Sunday, June 23, 2013 from 5 PM until 8 PM. A celebration of his life will be held Monday, June 24, 2013 at 2 PM in the Reardon Theater at Rabun Gap Nacoochee School with Dr. Charlie Green and Rev. Jeremy Nofsinger officiating.
Memorial Donations may be made to the Butch Darnell Memorial Fund, C/O United Community Bank, P.O. Box 1250. Clayton, GA 30525, to benefit the Rabun Gap Nacoochee School.
Beck Funeral Home, in Clayton, Georgia, is in charge of the arrangements. If there are any questions, please call 706-782-9599. An online Memorial Register Book is available at www.beckfuneralhome.com.
