Hunter-Odom Funeral Services | Rocky Mount, NC

Obituary For Darrell Highsmith

Darrell Highsmith, 57, passed away on Saturday, March 27, 2021

Funeral service 1:00 p.m. Monday, April 5, 2021 at Hunter-Odom Funeral Service, 121 S. Fairview Road, Rocky Mount, NC 27801 with Pastor Kyle Johnson, officiating. Burial will follow at Gardens of Gethsemane.

Visitation 1 hour prior to the service.

Service will be LiveStream via our Facebook page. https://www.facebook.com/hunterodomfuneralservices.com

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Guest Book

Offering my deepest sympathy to the Highsmith family. May mercy and grace carry you through this difficult period 🙏🏽

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My deepest condolences to the family. May God give you the strength to press forward each new day. Yvette Martin

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Condolences to the family

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May God give each of you strength during these days and years ahead. Trust in the Lord with all your heart and lean not to your own understanding.Love Juliet

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It is truly hard to grasp. We have lost a true man. I am so glad to have known him. He was a true friend. He will be missed but not forgotten. Class of 81.

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May God comfort the family during this difficult time and in the days to come. It is hard to say goodbye to the ones we love but know that Darrell's kind and gentle spirit will remain. Cherish the memories - Brenda Mercer Burgess & Carl Burgess

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Darrell you will truly be missed. It is hard to believe that you are gone but your memories will last a life time. Your buddy Cassandra Williams.

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My condolences to u Bridget and your family. I will continue to pray that God will give u all strength during this difficult time. Pandora Pierce and Family

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May the Lord our God keep your family in his care. The Boone Family.

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The ALSTON FAMILY desires to express our condolences to the family. We pray for God's peace, comfort, and strength during this time and the days ahead.

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The family has my sincere condolences. He will always be missed. Ada Cooper

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A good person gone too soon and will always be remembered.

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There are not enough words on this earth to say what you mean to me. Even if there was, I would surely get them wrong. You were like a father to me. A leader. A mentor. I looked up to you and your work ethic. There wasn't a DAY that passed you didn't remind me of my worth, and how proud of me you were, even when I did not like myself. Proud to know me, proud to love me. You didn't strive to be perfect. (Though you came close) I think you strived to be genuine. My sweet Darrel that is what makes the difference and made the difference in ALL that you did. I hope that I can be HALF the mother your mother is and I can raise my son to always do what is right. To be gentle, but firm. Loving and tolerant. I will miss you, and that is no surprise. So I HAVE to be good, because I know where you have gone is where I too want to go. I LOVE YOU MORE and I will see you later alligator. With love and deep condolences... Jlo & Nono

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Remembering a friend who is kind, gentle and a truly good person. As you pass from time to eternity, may you rest and rejoice fully healed in the presence of our God and King. Prayers of comfort, strength and peace for your family and the countless others whom you touched and are impacted by your transition. Sincerely, Regina Fleming Wade.

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I'm sorry I made a name error I used Derek instead of Darrell! I also want to say to his mom and Zach! To Mrs. Highsmith losing a son is hard it's not how it should be I know Darrell was so kind to me when I lost my son Derek 11 yrs ago, and Zach your dad is so very proud of you I pray you strive to be just like him, keep honoring his memory make him proud! May god give all of you peace May you feel his love all around you during this time Darrell has left a huge impact on all the operators and myself! Prayers with you all

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My husband has been working with Darrell for 24 yrs after the death of our son Darrell and Jackie were the first to arrive at my home with things to help us out for people who would be coming, Darrell came to his wake and funeral, Darrell has been to every one of my family members funeral to show Chip and myself that he cared! Chip grew to think of Darrell not just his supervisor but as a good friend they worked and looked out for each other! I thank god I saw Derek 3 1/2 weeks ago and had him laughing so much and that I still think of him as that Country cowboy! We are heart broken and still grieve his passing we are in disbelief. Never let a day go by with anger or regret in your heart, live each day like it's your last...... it may very well be. Be humble do things for others be kind, laugh and be sincere, be remembered for when your time on earth is gone. Make sure everyone that you knew, knew you as someone they strive to be like. Leave this earth with people having the greatest thoughts of you and fun times and stories. You only get 1 chance at this! In memory of Darrell Highsmith😢😇🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻 From Chip and Karen Little

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Offering our thoughts and prayers during this time of your loss. Kelvin & Felicia Lucas

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I am still in shock...Darrell was my best best friend from 1st grade through 8th grade. A better friend I could not find. I have not seen him in a long time but I thought we had plenty of time. May you rest in eternal peace and my deepest condolences to his family....Claude Bell

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To The Highsmiths and family.I'm just now finding out about Darryl, a friend and like family to me. I just found out and kind of in a state of shock right now . I'm really sorry for the loss of Darryl. He was a good friend and family to me. I am heartbroken indeed because he was such a grand person, just a very cherished, good hearted person. I'll hate not being able to see him again. Love to all family. William "Punchie" Green

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Calvin and Diane Pulley

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To Zack and the family, May God wrap His arms around you and comfort you now and in the days to come. Darrell may be absent in body but his spirit will continue to live in you.

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Rest In Peace "D" Always in my heart, Jackie P. Richardson

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To Zach and the Highsmith Family, my prayers and thoughts are with you. "D" as I often called him, I will always cherish our times we shared at the Wastewater Treatment Plant. The bond Angie, Darrell and I shared at work were so unique, which made retiring so hard to do when it came time for Angie and I to depart. Angie and I will always cherish all the good times we shared with him. Now "D" you can "Rest In Peace" in God's arms. Always in my heart, Jackie P. Richardson

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Aunt Maylee, Zack and family. I am praying comfort for your sorrow, courage for each day, and strength to face this journey. Love Annette, Dahteil, Daniel, Chreighvon, and Cedric Rodgers.

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Sophia and Natalie & Family Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family as you have suffered the loss of your brother Darrell. We will keep you and the family in our prayers. Evelyn Martin-Scott

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My deepest condolences to Zach & the family! 🕊️ Nyrika Taylor & Family

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My deepest condolences to Zach & the family! 🕊️

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May God grant your family peace and understanding during your time of loss. Praying for your family.

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Thinking of you with caring Sympathy in your loss. May you find COMFORT in loving memories. STRENGTH in the support of those who care and HOPE in each new day. Shelton, Mary, Cortez & Corey Jones. We Love You!

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To Zach and family, I am praying for your strength in the days to come during this very difficult time...Cousin Dedra Lucas

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May God strengthen the family in times like this. What a warm and kind heart person.🙏🏽

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Sending my love and prayers to Tianna and her family. I pray that God give you all strength and comfort during this difficult time. You all are in my thoughts and prayers.

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Sending love & prayers to my friend Tiona and her family. I pray that God pours strength and even more love into you & your family. I pray God wrap his loving arms around each & every one of you, in this moment & days to come. Lord, give them exactly what they need to push forward. Love, Teshia

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To my family Many of you are feeling lost and unloved today you miss your son, husband, brother, sister, and friends.. let me leave you with God's word John 13:34 a new commandment I give unto you that you love one another as I have loved you. That ye also love one another John 14:27 peace I leave with you the peace I give unto you, not as the world giveth, give I unto you..let not your heart be troubled neither Let It Be Afraid Ms.Joyce k.Harker And Kearney family Havelock NC

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Tianna my thought and prayers are with you, your Grandmother and entire family during this difficult time. Hold onto God's hand he will see you through this. He will never leave or forsake us. Please help his Mother God she needs you right now give her strength put your loving arms around her. I am so sorry for your loss

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Prayers for the family .... Jacqueline Leonard-Randolph

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Dear Sophia, my thoughts and prayers are with you and your family during this time. Trust in the Lord with all thine heart; and lean not unto thine own understanding. Proverbs 3:5

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Our staff will continue to keep your family in our prayers. We thank you for allowing us to serve your family.

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