Raymond George Darnell, 57, of Moscow Mills, MO, passed away on November 25, 2023 after a lengthy battle with kidney disease.  He was the son of Gene and Anita Darnell and Raymond Hansell who preceded him in death.  Ray was born on November 18, 1966 and graduated from Troy Buchanan High School in 1985. He worked several jobs including Sugar Grove Growers and Foreign & Domestic Car Service.  After he left FDCS, Ray really enjoyed his time with Black and Associates, LLC selling real estate as well as operating R&R Cleaning Service with the love of his life, Renee Schaefer.  Renee and her daughter, Melissa and her husband, Greg, were the center of Ray's world, as were his two amazing grandchildren, Sophia and Aiden Vaccaro.  Ray shared his love of the outdoors with them and he loved taking them fishing, mushroom hunting, following their sports and hobbies, and going on family vacations - especially Gulf Shores, Alabama.

Ray is survived by his step-daughter, Melissa (Greg) Vaccaro; his grandchildren, Sophia and Aiden Vaccaro;  his parents, Gene and Anita Darnell; siblings, Nichole (Dave) Rothermich; Michelle (Steve Richardson) Ward; Steve (Carrie) Darnell; nieces, Madison (Adam) Weinrich, Evann Rothermich, Jordyn Rothermich, Dallis Darnell; nephews, Dane Darnell, Mason Ward; great-nephew, Koltyn Weinrich; many aunts, uncles, cousins, and friends.

He is preceded in death by his partner of 26 years, Renee Schaefer; his father, Raymond Hansell; paternal grandparents, George and Elaine Hansell; paternal grandparents, Jiggs and Rosie Darnell; maternal grandparents, LeRoy and Mary Helen Kenady; cousin, David Kenady; nephew, Ian Rothermich.

A visitation to be held on Saturday, December 2, 2023 from 12 p.m.- 2 p.m.at McCoy Blossom Funeral Homes & Crematory, 1304 Boone Street, Troy, MO  63379, 636-528-8244.

A memorial service also to be held following the visitation on December 2, 2023 at 2 p.m.  at the funeral home in Troy.  Rev. Jane Kelley to officiate.

Memorial donations may be made to the American Kidney Foundation c/o McCoy-Blossom Funeral Homes & Crematory 1304 Boone Street Troy, MO

Friends and family are invited to visit our website at www.mccoyblossomfh.com to sign the on-line guest register.