Darrell Dewayne Herold, 75, of South Charleston, WV, passed away on August 31, 2025, at WVU Thomas Memorial Hospital, surrounded by loved ones and confident in his faith as he went to be with the Lord.

Darrell was raised up on the Elk River and was a graduate of Herbert Hoover High School. He then served his country, four years in the United States Air Force, where he met the love of his life, Cindy, in Bangor, Maine. Darrell and Cindy enjoyed 53 years of marriage and made their life-long home on Spring Hill Mountain in South Charleston. Darrell worked at DOW/Union Carbide, where he retired after 38 years of service.

Darrell loved the outdoors. He loved hunting, fishing, camping, and riding his side-by-side. In the springtime, he enjoyed “molly mooching,” but never told but a few where he found them! He enjoyed spending time with family and friends, and having a cold one-or-two. He was full of life and personality, a natural jokester, and always happy. He would want everyone around him happy and smiling.

Darrell was preceded in death by his father, Edsell Monroe Herold; his mother, Jaunita Ann Herold; and brother, Herbert Holly Herold. He is survived by his loving wife of 53 years, Cindy Herold; son, Toby Herold; daughters, Mandy Whitman (Jeff) and Jody Herold (Josh); grandchildren: Briah, Kaylee, Maci, Brock, Rowan, and Myla; brothers, John Herold and Mike (Debbie) Herold.

A Celebration of Life for Darrell will be held from 5:00 – 7:00 p.m. on Friday, September 12, 2025, at Snodgrass Funeral Home, South Charleston, WV. A private family entombment with Military Honors will be held in the Donel C. Kinnard Memorial State Veterans Cemetery in Dunbar, WV.

The family wishes to express their sincere gratitude to Dr. Jogenpally, all of the staff at WVU Thomas Cancer Center, and 4 Pavillion, for all of their kindness, support, and care to Darrell during his fight against cancer. In the words of Darrell, “Yee-Haw!”

In lieu of flowers, the family asks that donations be made to the WVU Thomas Memorial Hospital Cancer Center.

Memories of Darrell may be shared by visiting http://snodgrassfuneral.com and selecting the obituary. Snodgrass Funeral Home, South Charleston, is handling the arrangements.