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Darrel was born January 14, 1932, in Pratt, Kansas, to Albert "Hap" and Florence Haltom Pearson.
He grew up in the Alva-Waynoka area learning the finer details of wheat farming. As a teen he went on numerous wheat harvests from Texas to North Dakota.
He attended Alva High School, graduating in 1950. In 1952, he joined the army and served for two years in the service of his country.
After his honorable discharge, he started working for American Airlines in Tulsa. He retired after 36 years of service. While at American, he met the love of his life, Jean. They were married August 16, 1958. They lived in Tulsa before settling down in Oologah to raise three children, LaDonna, Lynette and Brant.
Darrel was very active in his community and church. He was instrumental in establishing the rural water district and served two terms on the Oologah-Talala School Board.
He volunteered at Bit by Bit taking care of the horses and spoiling the kids.
Darrel was named Oologah Senior Citizen of the Year. For many years, he served as church secretary-treasurer at the Chelsea and Oologah United Pentecostal Churches.
Darrel and Jean spent many summers four-wheeling in Colorado. He enjoyed turkey and pheasant hunting. He loved being outside.
Darrel is preceded in death by his wife, Jean, of 52 years; parents Albert and Florence Pearson; siblings Janette Ditweiler, Leon and Larry Pearson; son-in-law Kirby Hix; and granddaughter Emily Prado.
He is survived by his children, LaDonna Hix, Lynnette and Jim Proffit, Brant and wife Shellie Pearson, all of Oologah; grandchildren Krystal Holmes (Oologah), Elayna Warren (Willets, California), Amanda Pearson (Owasso) and Jared Prado (Skagway, Alaska); and great-grandchildren Devin, Hunter, Luke, Sterling, Kaiden and Lily; as well as numerous cousins, nephews, nieces, sisters-in-law and friends.
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