Darrell Ray Weatherman

Darrell Ray Weatherman, 87, of Morganton, NC, passed away Friday, April 21, 2017. He was born in Burke County on September 16, 1929 to the late Curtis and Elva L. Weatherman. Darrell served in the United States Coast Guard and retired from the state after 31 years. He was a loving husband, father, faithful Christian serving as the church clerk, and Sunday school teacher for decades. Darrell was a man who loved his family, generous to all he knew, loved the outdoors and playing guitar. Darrell was a member of Morganton Freedom Church of God.
In addition to his family he was preceded in death by sisters, Josephine Huntley Godwin, Janet Thompson Burleson; and first wife of 48 years Mary McFalls Weatherman.
He is survived by his wife, Jacqueline “Jackie” Barrier Clark; daughters, Karen Weatherman Mancilla (Sergio), Mary Lynne Weatherman; step-daughters, Doris Clark, Phyllis Clark, Della Hatch (Kenneth) and Sharon Sells; step-son, Wayne Clark; grandchildren, Richie Suttles (Aiesha) and Anthony Suttles (Claire); great-grandchildren, Israel, Emmanuel, Roman, and Elias; brother, Kenton Weatherman; and sister, Jean Moore.
The family will receive friends from 4:00 p.m. until 5:00 p.m., Tuesday, April 25, 2017 at Morganton Freedom Church of God. The funeral will follow at the church at 5:00 p.m. with Pastor Todd Phillips officiating. Entombment will follow at Burke Memorial Park.
Sossoman Funeral Home and Crematory Center is assisting the family with the arrangements.