Thomas Edward Darnell, age 69, of Rising Star, passed away on Tuesday, December 20, 2016 in Brownwood Regional Medical Center.

Tom was born on January 8, 1947 in Gorman to Raleigh and Rubye Ray (Parker) Darnell.  He was a graduate of Rising Star High School and attended Howard Payne and Tarleton Universities.  He lived most of his life in Rising Star.  He was a kind and loving person and a beloved brother.

Tom is survived by his sister, Daneilia Darnell Harrell and husband Jeff of Brownwood, a brother, Ray Darnell and wife Jean of Eastland and numerous nieces and their children and a nephew.

The family will have a private service at a later date.

Heartland Funeral and Cremation Service is in charge of arrangements.

Condolences can be offered to the family online at heartlandfuneralhome.net