Leon Victor Darnell, age 85, a resident of Fairhope, Alabama, passed away Sunday, September 29, 2019, surrounded by his family. He was preceded in death by his wife, Laverne Morgan Darnell; sisters, Catherine Gibbons and Bonnie Dubose; and brother, Bill Darnell. Mr. Darnell is survived by his sons, Henry (Nancy) Darnell of Saraland, Don (Carla) Darnell of Waynesville, N.C. and Ricky (Paula) Darnell of Grand Bay; daughters, Cindy Darnell Bishop of Fairhope and Jamie Darnell Logan of Elberta; stepdaughters, Linda Rayborn (Sid) Chupek of Fairhope, Karen Rayborn Aldridge of Alabaster and Cheryl Rayborn (Terry) Brister of Ft. Walton Beach; nineteen grandchildren; thirty great grandchildren; four great, great grandchildren; and many other relatives and friends. Funeral services will be held Wednesday, October 2, 2019, at 10:00 a.m. at Eastern Shore Church of Christ. Visitation will begin at 9:00 until time of service. Interment will follow funeral services at Memory Gardens of Fairhope. In lieu of flowers, the family requests in Leon's honor, donations be made to Eastern Shore Church of Christ for mission trips. ARRANGEMENTS BY WOLFE-BAYVIEW FUNERAL HOMES & CREMATORY, INC. 19698 GREENO RD FAIRHOPE, AL 36532 (251) 990-7775