Darrell Shofner, Sr. , 82, of Center, passed away Friday, November 10, 2017, at his residence.

Visitation will be held from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m., Saturday, November 11, 2017, at Watson & Sons Funeral Home in Center. Graveside service will be held at 2:00 p.m., Sunday, November 12, 2017, at Latham Cemetery in Shelby County, with Bro. Chris Collins officiating.

Mr. Shofner was born January 19, 1935, in Shelbyville, to Henry Marvin Shofner and Annie Zella Litton Shofner. He served as Airman First Class in the United States Air Force from June 23, 1954 until December 17, 1957. Mr. Shofner loved the outdoors, specifically gardening and taking care of his animals.

He is survived by
Sons:
Jeb Stuart Shofner and wife, Pam, of Center
Nathan Forrest Shofner and wife, Denise, of Shelbyville
Johnny Darrell Shofner Jr. and wife, Tammie, of Center

Grandchildren:
Anna Lee and husband, Brandon
Justin Shofner
Haley Shofner and fiancé, Allen Woodfin
Adam Shofner
Ethan Shofner
Abigayle Shofner
Eli Shofner
James Anthony

Great Granddaughters:
Olivia Anthony
Riley Shofner

Great Grandson: Deacon Anthony

Great Grandson on the way: Grayson James Lee

Brother: Jarrell Shofner and wife, Tommie, of Jasper

Brother-in-law: William Sanford

Preceded in death by
Parents: Henry Marvin Shofner and Annie Zella Litton Shofner
Brother: Prentice Shofner
Sisters: JaNell Sanford, LaMerle Fleming

Pallbearers will be Charlie Mitchell, Ryan Pinkston, John Shofner, Benny Holt, Billy Shofner and Jerry Fleming.

In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to Latham Cemetery.