Darryl Thompson, age 71, of Detroit, AL, passed away on Friday, May 2, 2025 at North MS Medical Center in Tupelo, MS.  Funeral services will be held on Monday, May 5, 2025 at 6:00pm from the Otts Funeral Home Chapel with burial to follow in the Detroit Carter Cemetery.  Bro. Steve Ford to officiate. Visitation will be held at the funeral home prior to the funeral service from 5:00pm until 6:00pm.

In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations be made to the Detroit Carter Cemetery Fund, P.O. Box 37, Detroit, AL 35552.

Honorary Pallbearers are the Employees of Lamb Motors.

Darryl was born on September 19, 1953 in Amory, MS to the late Lecil Thompson and the late Opal Parker Thompson.  He was a 1971 graduate of Sulligent High School, where he enjoyed playing football. Darryl was previously employed as a truck driver for Lamb Motors.  He was known to be quite the talker, never meeting a stranger and always managed to make people smile with his jokes and charismatic wit.  He genuinely loved people and was a great friend.  Darryl had a fondness for animals, especially horses and  enjoyed being outdoors on his tractor working.  His tender heart and fun-loving spirit will always be cherished and greatly missed by all who loved and knew him.  Darryl was a member of Unity Church of Detroit, AL.

Survived By:

Daughters: Amanda Bomba (John), Bowling Green, KY

Jala Echols (Johnny), Madison, AL

Grandchildren: Dory Bomba, Daniel Bomba,

Walt Echols, Owen Echols, Emma Kate Echols

Brother: Larry Thompson, Detroit, AL

Sister: Sharron Williams (Larry), Detroit, AL

Preceded In Death By:

Parents: Lecil and Opal Thompson

Brother: Phil Thompson

Condolences and special memories may be shared with the family at: www.ottsfuneralhome.net

Otts Funeral Home

Sulligent, AL, Directing