Darrell Eugene Recob, Jr.

Darrell Eugene Recob, Jr., 52, of Gladstone, Missouri passed away Monday, November 11, 2019 at North Kansas City Hospice Care House from complications of Alzheimer’s disease.

A memorial service will be held at 11:00am Saturday, November 16, 2019 at Heartland Cremation & Burial Society, 6113 Blue Ridge Blvd, Raytown, MO. A visitation will be held prior to the service at 10:00am Saturday, November 16, 2019 at Heartland Cremation & Burial Society, 6113 Blue Ridge Blvd, Raytown, MO.

Mr. Recob, Jr. was born on November 3, 1967 in Kansas City, MO to Darrell Eugene Recob, Sr. and Charlina Raye (Gannaway) Recob.

Darrell was quite a character, very outgoing, obnoxious, always in for a good joke, life of the party and never met a stranger. He was a giant with the biggest heart of pure gold you would ever find. He was an avid golfer, played on a tennis league and was a huge lover of miniature golf. And as most know, he adopted Vegas as his second home, no details needed.

Darrell was preceded in death by: father, Darrell Recob Sr.; grandparents, Katherine Recob, and Warren and Peggy Gannaway; and stepmother, Janet Recob.

Left to carry on his memory is: wife, Sherry Ray Recob of the home; adopted son, Carl (Melissa) Wallace of Kansas City, MO; mother, Charlina Recob of Raytown, MO; two brothers, Benjamin Recob, Sr. of Raytown, MO and Matthew Recob of Belle Chase, LA; sister, Sarah (Patrick) Koonz of Peculiar, MO; father-in-law, Wallace (Pat) Ray of Amsterdam, MO; sister-in-law, Lena Ray of Independence, MO; two brothers-in-law, Wallace (Donna) Ray of Kansas City, MO and Patrick (Shelli) Ray of Blue Springs, MO; 6 nephews, Teron, Jordan, Jared, Isaac, Ben Jr and Henry; 3 nieces, Toni, Veronica and Amber; 4 great-nieces, Jerzie, Jaizlyn, Janelle and Ka’Lia; and a host of aunts, uncles, cousins and friends.

Visits: 12

Condolences

  1. The Leiker's on November 13, 2019 at 5:49 pm

    A smile we will remember forever a laugh that will last a lifetime God be with each of those left behind until you reunite above



  2. Davita Haynes on November 13, 2019 at 6:04 pm

    So sorry for your families loss.My prayers to you all.



  3. Gene and Linda Wayman on November 13, 2019 at 7:13 pm

    We are so sorry for your loss. Darrell will always be fondly remembered.



  4. Debbie Coleman on November 13, 2019 at 7:14 pm

    So sorry about your loss my thoughts and prayers are with you. Love you Sherry



  5. Megan Clarkson on November 13, 2019 at 7:21 pm

    Darrel put a smile on my face every time I saw. Great guy gone too soon. Prayers



  6. Frank & Nora Dahman on November 13, 2019 at 7:44 pm

    Sherry,
    Our thoughts and prayers are with the two of you as well as both your families.



  7. Tabitha Rich on November 13, 2019 at 8:27 pm

    Sherry,
    I’m so sorry for your loss, my thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. Darrell has a great smile and could brighten anyone’s day. Love ya



  8. Donnita Marsh on November 13, 2019 at 8:44 pm

    Sherry,
    Prayers to all He will be greatly missed.
    Donnita & Daniel Marsh



  9. Deanna Zimmerschied on November 13, 2019 at 9:03 pm

    Sherry , So sorry to hear this. My thoughts and prayers for all family members.
    Deanna Zimmerschied



  10. Joe Wallace on November 13, 2019 at 9:15 pm

    Carl,
    Sorry for you loss I know Darrell meant a lot to you.



  11. Ed & Ember Adams on November 13, 2019 at 9:25 pm

    So many thoughts are going through my head after hearing the news that he passed. It’s hard to believe that he is gone. My prayers are with the family and friends. I’ll always remember the conversations we had at the deli and the smile on his face.



  12. Ronda Jones on November 13, 2019 at 9:36 pm

    Sherry,
    Darrell was such a great husband to you, he was so funny, loving, caring and smart to lose him to alzheimers is so very sad. My thoughts and prayers go out to you, family and friends
    He is in good hands now with the Lord, celebrate his life as he would want you to do.
    Love you!



  13. Jarred & Mary Ann Rosier on November 14, 2019 at 12:01 am

    Sherry,
    Jarred and I are incredibly sorry to read of Darrell’s passing. We continue to hold you close in our heart, lift you up in prayer, and keep you in our thoughts now and as time passes. We send our love.??



  14. Ray Santo on November 14, 2019 at 12:39 am

    Darrell was My friend for many years ….He loved beating me in pool and I making him Run his legs off in tennis and always Complimenting me on my Musical talent. I loved this gentle witty giant and one funny man..Sherry , I am so very sorry for your loss.You are in My thoughts and Prayers.I Lost My Mum to this terrible Disease.. Peace & Love…Ray Ray



  15. Kelley family on November 14, 2019 at 6:05 am

    We are very sorry for the loss of such a kind hearted man. Praying for the family. With love and our deepest condolences.



  16. Amy Campbell on November 14, 2019 at 6:26 am

    I only met Darrell a handful of times, but I know the impact he had on so many! His smile was infectious! Big hugs to everyone!



  17. Cathy Graham on November 14, 2019 at 9:39 am

    Although I never had the pleasure of meeting Darrell, I felt like I knew him through the posts and pictures on FB from all the fun times you two had with Carl and Melissa??
    I’m so sorry for your loss. May the love of your family and friends help you through this sad time??



  18. Gina Walbridge on November 14, 2019 at 10:44 am

    Sherry,
    Hugs and prayers for you during this time.



  19. Patsy Bratcher on November 14, 2019 at 12:26 pm

    My heart, ,thoughts & prayers go out for all of Darrell’s family & friends. If you’re old enough to remember the Reader’s Digest segment…Darrell was always and will be forever, my Most Unforgettable Character. He will be sorely missed.



  20. Liberto Family on November 14, 2019 at 1:30 pm

    Sherry,
    The Liberto family would like to express our condolences. Darrell and you are family to us and we are feeling your loss. We will never forget Darrell, and we were very blessed to know him! We will keep his memory alive in our hearts and with the many stories we can share. Darrell say hi to papa for us!! Love you Sherry.
    The Liberto family



  21. Charles J Cervello on November 14, 2019 at 5:54 pm

    CHARLIE CERVELLO

    Sherry
    I know Darrell was your best friend . Feel prividledge to call him my friend ! He was really amazing with the biggest heart
    of an one I ever met he Loved you and Carl very much . He was simply amazing . Many laughs at G[OVANNIS .He will be
    missed !

    .

    know Darrell was your best friend & an amazing man . He never met a stranger ! I feel priviliged to call him my friend .



  22. Sherri and Russ Cochran on November 14, 2019 at 9:23 pm

    Sherry, my heart and soul is with you. So sorry for your loss. Darrell was a great guy to all who knew him, he was the greatest friend anyone could ask for!! He was always there for me and my kids. !! Love and sympathy, Sherri, and Family. My children included, they loved him too!!!



  23. Donna Cox on November 15, 2019 at 7:46 am

    I’m so sorry for your loss. My heart truly breaks because of this tragedy and loss. Peace be with you in this time of sorrow.



  24. Sam Mc Connell on November 15, 2019 at 10:18 am

    Darrell I remember when you were born and saw you grow up as a child – you and Benny were a great pair of brothers, You were Grandma Katherine’s pride and joy and your Mom and Dad’s too. It is sad how life changes and families drift apart but the things I remember as an old Great Uncle was your Birth. Childhood, and your Marriage to Sherry. We are so happy to see you were Blessed in the rest of your life filled with Great Family Values and the true love that Sherry stayed by your side through the difficult part. Love and Sympathy Sam & Patty Mc Connell



  25. Lori Walker on November 15, 2019 at 9:16 pm

    Sherry, I am so sorry from the loss of your best friend and love of your life. You are in my thoughts and prayers.



  26. Travis Skinner on November 16, 2019 at 6:22 pm

    I give you my thoughts and prayers sherry know that he still smiles down on you cracking some wiseass joke to all the Angel’s he’s with now he truly will be missed by many there wasn’t a day that I seen him where he didn’t put smile on everyone’s face and brighten there day I am grateful to have known him and call him my friend



  27. Recob Family on November 17, 2019 at 12:47 pm

    Dear Charlina and Sherry we are so sorry Darrell Jr. is gone too soon. May the love of God give you peace, the love of friends give you comfort, the love of your Darrell Jr. remain in your heart and give you strength the days ahead.
    God bless and Take care of you today tomorrow and always.
    Hugs and Love your cousins Mary Ann, Jack, Susan, Raymond, & Darlene Recob



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