Joseph William "Joe" Darrah, age 83, of Smithville, passed away Friday morning, November 16, 2018 at NHC HealthCare Center in Smithville. 

 He worked in personnel and labor relations and also as quality control at Firestone and retired from Federal Mogul Automotive.  He was a faithful member of the Smithville Church of Christ. 

 He was born October 29, 1935 in Marietta, Ohio to his parents, the late George William and Geneva Lutman Dye Darrah. 

 He leaves to cherish his memory his wife of 60 years, Carol Darrah of Smithville; five children, Elaine (Tom) Marcrom of Manchester, Elizabeth (Darryl) Boyette of Homestead, FL, Caroline Darrah of Cookeville, Ed (Joy) Darrah of Des Moines, IA and Susan Darrah of Cookeville; seven grandchildren, eight great-grandchildren; brother, Dr. David (Marsha) Darrah of Smithville and several nieces and nephews. 

 The family has honored Mr. Joe's request to be cremated and a Celebration of Life service was held Tuesday, November 20, 2018 at the Smithville Church of Christ. Bro. Dan Gulley, Dr. David Darrah, Dr. Orrin Nearhoof, Darryl Boyette, Brian Marcrom and Dr. Thomas Marcrom officiated. 

 DeKalb Funeral Chapel, Smithville, was in charge of the arrangements.