Darrell Wayne McVey

September 15, 1968 - December 12, 2017

Darrell Wayne McVey of Carlisle, KY died on December 12, 2017 surrounded by his family. He was 49 years old. Darrell is survived by his mother, Helen June McVey (Mitchell); his wife, Kimberly White; his daughter and son, Jessica and Matthew (Danielle) White; two brothers: Jerrard McVey (Linda McVey), Harold McVey Jr.; two sisters: Tina King (Matt King), Kehla Castle (Jason Vice) all of Carlisle, Ky. Darrell is also survived by three grandchildren: Laykinn White, Audrey Fryman, Braylee Haylen; five nieces: Kimberly Fooks (Austin Fooks), Laura McVey, Kallie McVey, Allison King, Hallie King; four nephews: Josh McVey, Maximus Bowling, Titus Bowling, Will Vice. Darrell is preceded in death by his father, Harold Conway McVey Sr. and his maternal and paternal grandparents. Darrell was born on September 15, 1968 in Mt. Sterling, KY. His surviving family and friends remember him as a “what you see is what you get” kind of guy. He was an avid coon hunter, loved riding horses and roping cattle. Darrell had a career as a pipeliner and made several pipelining brothers while working away for months at a time. He was a wonderful husband and an even better pappy; his grandbabies were his world. He was a much loved brother, son, step-dad, uncle, and cousin. He has been described by many as a real, true cowboy. He was reliable, honest, and never knew a stranger. He lived his life to the fullest. As quoted by his brother, “he didn’t live life the way others thought he should, he lived it the way he wanted to; even after he became sick”. Darrell was diagnosed with cancer in March, 2017 and on April 16th, 2017 he decided to give his life to the Lord. He was baptized at Sharpsburg Christian Church with family and friends in observance. Visitation will be held at Clark Funeral Home (208 Eastern Ave. Carlisle, KY) on Friday December 15, 2017 5:00 – 8:00 pm; the funeral is scheduled for 1:00 p.m. on Saturday December 16, 2017. Gaylord Gillispie and Carma Brown will officiate the ceremony. Post-funeral reception will be held at the East Union Christian Church (4199 Upper Sharpsburg Rd Carlisle, KY). All are welcome to attend and celebrate Darrell’s life. Pallbearers – Jr. Cantrell, Bruce Cantrell, Tony Fryman, John McVey, Billy Wigglesworth, Jeremy Wigglesworth Honorary Pallbearers: Billy (Pete) Robinson, Roger Refitt, Austin Fooks, Matthew White, Mitch Hunt, Henny Mitchell Jr., Josh McVey, Leevi Hedges. Carlisle-Clark Funeral Home in charge of arrangements.