Darrell Peyton Staley

Darrell Peyton Staley, 57, of Gallipolis, Ohio passed away unexpectedly on Thursday, December 27, 2018 at Holzer Medical Center. Darrell was a wonderful and loving husband, father, and son. Born July 28, 1961 in Logan, West Virginia, Darrell was the son of the late Ed Staley and Patricia (Lycans) Staley, who survives him. He was employed as a District Sales Representative for Dutch Valley Food Distributors from Myerstown, Pennsylvania. Darrell is survived by his wife of 32 years, Mandy Staley; son, Joshua Staley; and mother, Pat Staley all of Gallipolis. Also surviving is a sister, Debbie (Brent) Blake of Glenwood, West Virginia; father-in-law, Gerald Wells; sister-in-law, Amy (Mark) Allison, and several nieces and nephews. Darrell was preceded in death by his father, Ed Staley and his mother-in-law, Jean Wells. The funeral service for Darrell will be held at 11 a.m. Wednesday, January 2, 2019 at Willis Funeral Home with eulogy by John Shaefer and Wes Musser Burial will follow in Centenary Cemetery. Friends may call on Tuesday, January 1, 2019 from 4:00-7:00 p.m. at the funeral home. Pallbearers will be John Shaefer, Wes Musser, Jimmy Golden, David Stroud, Mark Allison, and Brent Blake. In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations be made in Darrell’s memory to the Gallia County Snack Program, P.O. Box 169, Gallipolis, OH 45631. Please visit www.willisfuneralhome.com to send e-mail condolences.