Darrel Lashley

Darrel Ray Lashley, 50, of Cape Girardeau passed away Monday, Dec. 30, 2019, at his home as the result of an accident.

He was born July 22, 1969, in St. Louis to William and Donna Cox Lashley.

Darrel graduated from Bell City (Missouri) High School and immediately joined the U.S. Army, serving four years in Germany. He spent the last 19 years as a chef at Broussard’s restaurant in downtown Cape Girardeau. He will forever be loved and missed by his family and friends.

He is survived by his mother, Donna Lashley of Jackson; two brothers, Stephen Lashley of Ashland, Missouri, and Jeffrey Lashley of Jackson; five nephews; a niece; and aunts, uncles and many cousins.

He was preceded in death by his father.

A memorial gathering to celebrate the life of Darrel Lashley will be from 5 to 7 p.m. Friday at Crain Funeral Home and Cremation Service in Cape Girardeau.

Memorial contributions may be made to the funeral home to assist the family with final expenses.

To leave online condolences for the family, please visit www.crainsonline.com.