Joseph ‘Darrell’ Andres-UPDATED
Joseph Darrell Andres, known by most as “Darrell,” passed away quietly on Sunday, Nov. 20, 2016, in his Warsaw home. Darrell was born on Feb. 27, 1965, in Carencro, La. Born into a large family, he was the son of James Davis Andres and Eunice (Roy) Andres who preceded him in passing.
Darrell attended Carencro High School in Carencro, La.; he spent much of his childhood in nearby Lafayette.
He worked as a heavy equipment operator in both paving and construction. This work eventually led him to jobs in Florida and Indiana where he eventually made his home.
On Aug. 10, 2012, he was married to Sarah McFarland whom he had taken an interest in years earlier. She survives in Warsaw. Darrell liked to fish and loved to cook; even earning the nickname “cook” from his friends and family as he was known for his delicious foods – especially his Creole specialties. He was kind, gentle and always smiling. He loved to dance, laugh and enjoyed picking on people. Above all, Darrell was a great father who loved his daughters and family.
In addition to his wife: Sarah, those left behind to cherish his memory include two daughters: Kattie McFarland; and Maddisen McFarland, both of Warsaw; five siblings: Pauline Andres; David Andres; Edward Louis Andres; Linda Lemella; Janet Andres; and Chad Celistine, all from Louisiana; and a large extended family. Those who preceded him in death include his parents: James and Eunice Andres; and five siblings: Beverly Godbold; Melva Angelle; Lisa Andres; Diane Roy; and Melven Andres.
A visitation will be held at 2 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 3, in Titus Funeral Home, Warsaw. A funeral service will follow in the funeral home, beginning at 3 p.m. Bishop Jeff Walters of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints – Warsaw Ward will officiate.
Memorial gifts may be given to the family. Please make your gift payable to Titus Funeral Home, PO Box 705, Warsaw, Indiana 46581-0705.
The staff of Titus Funeral Home considers it a privilege and an honor to care for the friends and family of Joseph Darrell Andres.