Darrell Wayne

Hardin

Darrell Wayne Hardin, born August 15, 1973, in Sweetwater, Texas, passed away on Saturday, April 4, 2026, in the afternoon at Hendrick Medical Center, surrounded by love, following medical complications.

Darrell was preceded in death by his father, Darrell Rick Hardin (January 3, 1983); his beloved "Pops," Cecil C. Woods (November 25, 2005); his mother, Mary Helen Woods (September 20, 2021); his sister, Carol Ann Roberts (November 28, 2022); his sister-in-law, Katy Denise Lassiter (February 17, 2026); and his mother-in-law, Linda May Head.

He is survived by his devoted wife, Kristi B. Hardin, whom he married in 2009, and by his children: sons William and Kolten, with Kolten being his youngest son still at home, daughter Tarin and her husband Daniel Watson. He was a proud grandfather to Kameron, Kyle , and Kyia.Darrell also leaves behind his father-in-law, Clovis Head of Sweetwater, Texas, who became much more than family—he became a true father figure over the past 20 years. He is also survived by his siblings: Cecil C. Woods II and wife Ann of Rhome, Texas; Ross Woods and wife Cindy of Lumberton, Mississippi; Angela Owens and husband Mike of Greenwood, Indiana; and John Woods of Medford, Oregon, along with many nieces and nephews who loved him dearly.

Darrell was a man of deep faith and a devoted member of Broadway Baptist Church in Sweetwater, Texas, where he served on the board and gave his time faithfully through bus ministry and Vacation Bible School. His love for the Lord, Jesus Christ, guided his life and the way he treated others.

A 1991 graduate of Roscoe High School, Darrell was a proud member of the band, where he played the tuba. Throughout his life, he wore many hats—from working as a DJ with KXOX, to sales with City Janitorial, and most recently in security, where many knew him as a friendly and familiar face while patrolling local Walmart stores.

Darrell never met a stranger. He had a heart that gave freely, even when he had little, and he lived to bring joy to others. It would be hard to find anyone who had anything negative to say about him—most would simply call him a friend, or even a brother. He had a gift for making people smile and never passed up the chance to tell a good dad joke.

Above all, Darrell took pride in spreading kindness, laughter, and love wherever he went.

A visitation will be held Friday, April 10, 2026, from 5:00 to 7:00 PM at McCoy's Funeral Home in Sweetwater. Funeral services will be held Saturday, April 11, 2026, at 11:00 AM at Broadway Baptist Church in Sweetwater, with Brother Phil officiating.

Pallbearers will be Jerrod Trotter, Randy Guzman, Benny  Montemayor , John Palmer, Red Hurd, and Jacob Bowman.

Honorary pallbearers will be Daniel Watson, Robert Mick, Curtis Grabowski, Matthew Pollnack, James Smith, Jonathan Meador, and Michael Romine.

In lieu of flowers, the family asks for support in helping provide for Kolten's future through a trust being established in his honor.

"My flesh and my heart may fail, but God is the strength of my heart and my portion forever." — Psalm 73:26

Online condolences may be expressed at www.mccoyfh.com.