Darrell Lee Wolfford, 80, of Orange, passed away on August 19, 2020, in Beaumont.
Funeral services will be 2:00 p.m., Friday, August 21, 2020, at Claybar Funeral Home in Orange. Officiating will be Brother Dale Lee. Burial will follow at Hillcrest Memorial Gardens in Orange.
Visitation will begin at 1:00 p.m., prior to the funeral service, at Claybar Funeral Home in Orange.
Born in Orange, Texas, on September 17, 1939, he was the son of Dennis “Denny” Wolfford and Ruby (Burch) Wolfford. After graduating from Bridge City High School he went on to become a painter for Livingston Shipbuilding for a number of years. Darrell was a simple man at his core with a deep-rooted love for his family. He enjoyed fishing, camping, going to the casino, riding on his boat and spending time at the beach. Darrell was known for always being a character and his big personality. He was lovingly referred to as Pawpaw by his grandchildren and great-grandchildren whom he adored. Darrell will be deeply missed and cherished in the hearts of all those who loved him.
He was preceded in death by his loving wife of 58 years, Vivian Wolfford; parents, Denny and Ruby Wolfford; son, Dale Wolfford; three brothers; and one sister.
He is survived by his children, Dennis Wolfford and wife Sandra, and Darrell Wolfford and wife Kim both of Orange; grandchildren, Amber Rider and husband Brandon, Chassidy Jones and husband Joey, Courtney Lowe and husband Bryer, Catie Wolfford; step-grandchildren, Sara Schoenberg, Whitney Schoenberg, and Reagon Schoenberg; great-grandchildren, Braden Rider, Easton Rider, Jace Ramirez, Madison Sonier, Kalie Jones, Noah Jones, and Austyn Addison; and brother, Tommy Wolfford and wife Linda of Orange.
Serving as pallbearers will be Brandon Rider, Braden Rider, Joey Jones, and Bryer Lowe.
Condolences
Anonymous
August 20, 2020
Medium Dish Garden was purchased for the family of Darrell Lee Wolfford.
Anonymous
August 20, 2020
Simply Elegant Spathiphyllum was purchased for the family of Darrell Lee Wolfford.
Judy
August 20, 2020
Prayers for all of your family. Vivian and Darrell were such good friends of mine and my family for so many years. I know that Vivian and Dale as well as Darrell's other loved ones who have been waiting to greet him are rejoicing with him now. Love to all of you, Ronnie, Judy and Tonya Toney
Anonymous
August 20, 2020
Emerald Garden Basket was purchased for the family of Darrell Lee Wolfford.
Jarvis Buckley Jr
August 20, 2020
Darrell & Vivian were our neighbors for over a half a century. Could not ask for better neighbors. They will always share a piece of our heart. Linda & Jarvis Buckley.
James Dotson
August 20, 2020
R.I.P. "Percolator". A Teenager at heart. I really enjoyed being around Vivian and Darrell, two great people.