Darrell Wayne O’Brien, 62, of Gassaway, W. Va., passed away peacefully Tuesday, Feb. 28, 2017, at his residence with his family by his side.

He was born March 6, 1954, in Richwood, a son of Mary Ethel Rose O’Brien and the late Leonard Marion O’Brien. He was also preceded in death by his first wife Debra Ann Cogar O’Brien.

Darrell retired March 31, 2016, with over 25 years as a supervisory inspector for the WVDEP Office of Explosives and Blasting. He was an ISEE member and Past Master of Addison Lodge #116 Webster Springs, and a 1972 graduate of Webster Springs High School. 

Darrell enjoyed restoring old cars, fishing, hunting, wood working, leather craft, camping, traveling and spending time with family and friends.

He is survived by his wife Rose E. Stalnaker O’Brien; children: Shalimar Nicole O’Brien, of Bridgeport, W. Va.; Beverley D. Van Reenan, of Salt Lake City; James W. (Jacki) Van Reenan, of Clarksville, Tenn.; and Jared S. (Beth) Van Reenan of Huntington, W. Va.; brother Doy Allen (Beckie) O’Brien, of Hopewell, Va.; grandchildren: Ross Van Reenan, Parker Van Reenan, Avery Van Reenan and several nieces and nephews.

A gathering of family and friends was held on Sunday, March 5, 2017, at Morris Funeral Home, Cowen. A Masonic Graveside Service followed at Hanschumacher Cemetery, Upper Glade, W. Va.