Mr. Daryl Vernon Wesley

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Date: Oct 24 2024 10:57 AM

SOUTHERN HERITAGE FUNERAL HOME & CREMATORY

1000 HODGESVILLE ROAD

DOTHAN, ALABAMA 36301

334-702-1712

www.southernheritagefh.com

 

 

Daryl Vernon Wesley, a resident of Dothan, Alabama died Thursday, October 24, 2024, at his home surrounded by his loving family. He was 79.

A Celebration of Life service will be held at a later date.

Daryl was born to the late Vernon and Mary Alice Hatter Wesley on July 1, 1945 in Cincinnati, Ohio. He graduated from Sycamore High School in 1963, where he excelled in the ROTC program. After joining the Army, Daryl served his country valiantly in Vietnam in 1969 and 1970. He commanded the 220^th Reconnaissance Airplane Company. His dedication and bravely earned him numerous medals including the Army Commendation Medal, National Defense Service Medal, Parachute Badge, Ranger Tab, Vietnam Service Medal, Vietnam Campaign Medal, Vietnam Cross of Gallantry w/Palm, Air Medal 10 Awards, Bronze Star Medal, Army Aviation Badge, and Distinguished Flying Cross. After his military career he began a career in sales, where he worked and retired after twenty-eight years with Moore Business Forms. Daryl was a loving husband of thirty-six years to Judi Bellflower Wesley. He enjoyed spending precious time with his family. He will be dearly missed by all who loved and knew him.

Daryl was preceded in death by his parents and a sister, Connie Haas.

Left to cherish his memories are his wife; two sons, Justin Wesley (Shannon), and Brannon Wesley (Mandy); five grandchildren, Lydie Wesley, Rhett Wesley, Shepard Wesley, Anderson Wesley, and Alexander Wesley; the mother of his children, Cindi Wesley along with many friends.

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