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Obituary for Darrell Wilks

Obituary for Darrell Wilks
  • PublishedMay 6, 2025


Graveside service for Darrell Wilks, age 82, of Sulphur Springs, Texas, will be held at 2:00 p.m. on Thursday, May 8, 2025, at Gafford Chapel Cemetery of Sulphur Springs, Texas. Visitation will be held from 10:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. on Thursday, May 8, 2025, at Murray-Orwosky Funeral Home. Darrell Gene Wilks passed away on Friday, May 2, 2025, at his residence.

 

Darrell Wilks was born on September 11, 1942, in Eloy, Arizona, to Woodrow Wilson and Ethel (Jordan) Wilks. He married Trina Rae Espinoza on September 11, 1987, in Sulphur Springs, Texas. He worked for the City of Sulphur Springs for 36 years, and during his free time loved playing dominos and a nice cup of coffee.

 

Wilks is survived by his wife, Trina Wilks; children, Tony Wilks (Charlie) and Teresia Hines (Kennith); step-children, Jacob Humphrey and Jason Hansen; grandchildren, Kourtney Hines, Brittany Clayton (Kolby), Taylor Wilks, and Clayton Wilks; great-grandchildren, Kennadi, Kennzli, Presley, and Brecken; brother, Frankie Wilks; sisters, Mary Cheshier (Mike) and Laura McQueen; and several nieces and nephews.

 

He was preceded in death by his parents, Woodrow and Ethel Wilks; sisters, Ruby Paulette Wilks and Edna Blount; and brothers, William Wilks and Coy “Tom” Wilks.

 

Arrangements are under the direction of Murray-Orwosky Funeral Home.

 

The online register can be signed at www.murrayorwosky.com

 



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Chloe Kopal

Chloe Kopal was born and raised in Sulphur Springs, Texas. She attended Sulphur Springs High School for 4 years and graduated in 2021. She was also a line member for the Blue Blazes Drill Team for 3 years. Chloe is the Digital Content Creator for Front Porch News. Her love for our community shows through her work. She is very passionate about photography and has been ever since the first time she picked up a camera many years ago.