Thursday, May 11, 2023

Darryl Howard Eubanks

Mr. Darryl Howard Eubanks, 71, passed away on Tuesday, May 9, 2023, at University of Mississippi Medical Center in Jackson, MS. Funeral services will be held at 11:00 A.M. on Saturday, May 13th, at Poplar Flat Baptist Church, with Rev. Doug Wise officiating. Visitation will be one hour prior to the service at the church. Porter Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.

Darryl was born July 22, 1951, in Attala County, MS. He was a graduate of Louisville High School, and Delta State University where he received a business degree. He worked in the furniture and cabinet industry with Bellwood Corp and Lazy Boy Furniture Company, before opening Darryl’s Auto Sales, which he owned and operated for many years. He was a member of Poplar Flat Baptist Church. Darryl loved working with cars, and was an avid hunter and fisherman.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Howard and Nell Simmons Eubanks; and his first wife, Susan White Eubanks. He is survived by his wife, Jeri Field Eubanks; daughters, Holly Fulton and Jasmine (Joe) Estes, both of Tulsa, OK; a son, Clint (Michelle) Eubanks of Terry, MS; a son-in-law, Carmen (Christy) Petrosino of Pass Christian, MS; a sister, Teresa (Sonny) Ellis of Ackerman, MS; a brother, Mike (Janet) Eubanks of Sante Fe, TX; seven grandchildren, Tanner Fulton, Ty Fulton, Tori Fulton, Seattle Lindsey, Ella Estes, Daisy Estes, and Bryce Eubanks; two great grandchildren, Karter and Iverson; and a number of nieces and nephews. Memorials may be made to Poplar Flat Baptist Church.