WILLIAM LEO DARNELL, JR.,

87, of Little Rock, beloved father, grandfather, and great-grandfather passed away November 6, 2021. Born in Nashville, Tenn., to the late William Leo and Sara Bennett Darnell, he was a charter member of St. James United Methodist Church, and co-owner, along with his brother Wirt, of Darnell Drug Company. He was a respected member of the pharmacy community for over 60 years.

He was preceded in death by his cherished wife of 61 years, Roxanna Darnell; and granddaughter, Lauren Darnell. He is survived by his brother, Wirt Darnell of Springfield, Mo., his son, Bob Darnell (Glynda) of Southlake, Texas; his daughter, Suzanne Koesy (Paul) of Little Rock; and his daughter, Kathy Mitchell (Tom) of Colleyville, Texas; and his grandchildren, Rob Darnell, Kelly Darnell, Will Morrow, Katy Morrow, Emily Smith (Mitchell); and Matthew Mitchell.

Visitation is Saturday, November 13, from 3-5 p.m. at Ruebel Funeral Home, 6313 West Markham St., Little Rock 72205. A graveside service will be held on Monday, November 15, at 11 a.m., officiated by Terry Moore, Jr. Interment will follow at Forest Hills Memorial Park in Alexander.

Memorials may be made to St. James United Methodist Church, 321 Pleasant Valley Dr., Little Rock, 72212. Arrangements by Ruebel Funeral Home.