of Harrison, AR

July 18, 1942 - April 3, 2021

Darrell Eugene "Jug" Chadwick's countdown on this earth timed out on 4/3/21. An avid area basketball fan, he left the stands for a Heavenly court doing some of his favorite things with his granddaughter Chelesea. Darrell was born on July 18, 1942 in Oxley, Arkansas the oldest son of Erma Chadwick. He was raised in Oxley by his maternal grandparents Ab and Floy Chadwick. Darrell spent 15 years of his life with his love and best friend Lana Switzer until her death in 2012.

Darrell's career path started off as a Cisco gas station attendant. He then found his way to work at Arkansas Western Gas Company, where he walked many miles. He finished his career and retired as a well respected civil service worker at the Army Reserve Center in Harrison. Throughout the years Darrell claimed the title of champion "JIG" dancer at the annual Leslie Homecoming celebration numerous times. Besides dancing and listening to music, he was a jokester always teasing and pulling one's leg. He enjoyed spending time with family and friends and even strangers as he never met one. He was a member of the Mountain Springs Full Gospel Church, where he found his love for God and gained new family members.

Darrell is survived by his son Tony Chadwick of Tulsa, Oklahoma and three daughters Angela Olsen and Amanda (Rob) Slape of Harrison and Aimee (Daniel) Farley of Bee Branch, Arkansas; three granddaughters and two grandsons: Chelesea (Josh) Chadwick and Dustin (Skylar) Chadwick of Tulsa, Jacob and Hannah Farley of Bee Branch, and Payce Slape of Harrison; one daughter-in-law, Partresia "Chunky" Chadwick of Tulsa; three brothers: Roger Chapman, David Chapman, Allen Zan Chapman of Oxley; three sisters: Mitzi (Scott) Morton of Arizona, Mary Green of Ozark, and Elaine (Tim) Metcalf of Kansas City. He had numerous nieces, nephews, and cousins. He was cared for by many friends and family along with Linda Ditterline, Glenda Fitzhugh, and especially his loving neighbor and friend, Lora Crow.

Visitation will be held at Roller Christenson Funeral Home in Harrison on Thursday, April 8th from 6-8 PM. A grave side service will be held at Kuykendall Cemetery in Leslie on April 9th at 2 PM. A celebration of life will follow the service in "The Barn" on the family homestead where Darrell was born in Oxley. The service will be officiated by Pastor Justin and Trent Villines of Mountain Springs Full Gospel Church.

Chairs will be very limited at the graveside service so please bring your own lawn chair if you need to sit. Thank you.

Obituary Provided By:
Roller-Coffman Funeral Home
923 Highway 65 North
Marshall, AR  72650
www.rollerfuneralhomes.com