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Darryl Lavale Shell

Passed 04/30/2024

Obituary For Darryl Lavale Shell

Darryl Lavale Shell better known as Big Darryl was born in Knoxville Tennessee on August 10th, 1967, and left us to be with his heavenly father on Tuesday, April 30th, 2024.

He leaves behind his beloved mother Glenda Hodge and two siblings DaJuan (Kristi)Hodge and Denise Hodge. His three sons Syyrus(Sierra)Shell, Darryl Shell Jr, and Xavier Shell. The viewing of the body will take place on Friday May, 10th from 12-5 p.m. at the Unity Mortuary Chapel. On Saturday, May 11th the receiving of friends will be from 2-3 p.m. with the Celebration of Life Service to begin at 3:00 p.m.

All services and viewing of the body will be held at Unity Mortuary 1425 McCalla Ave. Any flowers for the family would be welcomed to Unity Mortuary.

Unity Mortuary is honored to serve this family. www.unitymortuary1979.com.


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"Earth has no sorry that Heaven cannot" To one of my dearest friends in Knoxville, Glenda Shell Hodge, my deepest condolences go to you and the entire family! No parent expects to bury their children and therefore the grief is so heavy, but in times like these you have an anchor and that is Jesus the solid rock that will keep you and provide comfort and peace. Trust Him who is willing and able! I love you all! Your Sister Addie.🙏🙏❤️

My condolences to the family, my thoughts and prayers are with you 🙏🏽 I have so many memories with you. As serious as you could be,it was refreshing to see your fun and quirky side.I remember back in the day we would get together and watch y'all rap and dance. I still remember the rap you made up call "Jesus Christ" nice smooth beat to it loll we had so much fun back then! I still can't believe I can't pick up the phone and call or see you again! You kelp a smile on your face. I'm going to sooo miss you my friend 😘 I could see you was at peace which comfort me. I love you my friend forever 💯❤️❤️

Shell was a real lonsdale legend. Him and his family helped mold alot of us who grew up in the projects. Will never forget when me and shake walked to your crib by the chain gang so we could gang you and beat you up. I got scared and ran and you beat the shit outta shake. RIP big D. Whiteside

Rest Easy my Ruke High Golden Bear Basketball Teammate. You have been a Blessing to us while you walked the grounds of Earth and Lonsdale. You will be missed but never forgotten. My story of D-Shell... My senior year, his Junior year, he hit a last second shot to win a game for us. He was a Huge Celebrity at school the next day. I walked up to him and gave him a pound (Fist Bump - Just in case anyone out there are thinking street talk LOL) and said, "Great Shot D Shell" He said, "Butch, my name is now David Wingate." (Who at that time was the shooting guard for Georgetown University)🤣 The few times that I have seen him since then, I called him Daaaaavid Winnngate! Each time, his face would Light Up and he would thank me for remembering that. Rest Easy My Friend! Rest Easy!

MY PRAYER ARE WITH YOU WE HAD LOTS OF FUN GROWIMG UP TOGETHER IN THE DALE I REMEMBER SITTNG IN THE FLOOR WATCHING " JAWS" YOUR FAMILY WAS THE 1ST TO HAVE CABLE. REST HOWARD "BAM" CLARK

Prayers and condolences to Glenn and the family. I remember him as always a quiet young man with a loving smile every time I saw him. To be absent in the body, now in th presence of the most High.. 🙏😃❤️💐

Darryl, I will never forget you. My favorite memory was years and years ago when we were children and you, Niecey, Miss Fanny and I were in the backseat of the car. We had a funny moment and couldn't stop laughing. We laughed so long and hard. Just the 2 of us and everybody else in the car got mad because they didn't know why we were laughing. lol lol lol. You're now laughing with the angels in heaven.

Go Get E'm Old Buddy The Fish Are Biting.. Rest My Brother. To The Family Know That Darryl Is With Our God Now And May He Give You Peace. God Bless You All. J.DeBurns

Our condolences to his family. Daryl was a good guy and well mannered person. He was always smiling no matter what. R.I.P Daryl Shell

We miss you already, I'm really going to miss you calling me Nipner when I answer the phone.😭😭😭❤️❤️❤️.

My prayers are with you as you say goodbye to "Big Darryl". His spirit will be with you forever and His smile will never be forgotten! God will comfort you through this!

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

Unity Mortuary | Knoxville, TN

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