Darrell Eidem Obituary

Darrell Lon Eidem, Sr. GOOSE CREEK - Darrell Lon Eidem, Sr., 86, of Goose Creek, went home to be with His Lord and Saviour Jesus Christ. He passed away peacefully at this home on Nov. 30, 2021. The celebratin of life will be a Pleasant Grove Baptist Church, 10360 Highway 78 E, Summerville, SC, on Sunday, Dec. 19th, at 1PM. Darrell was born October 13, 1935 in Windom, MN. He is the son of the late Olaf Eidem and Eunice Sawyer. He was a devoted husband to his wife, Carolyn, for 64 years. He is survived by his son, Lon and Tammy Eidem of Ladson, SC, three daughters, Karen and Pat Pylant of Eagle River, Alaska, Lori and Rob Payne of Fayetteville, NC, and Brenda and Gregg Rankin of Summerville, SC. He had 11 grandchildren and 7 great-grandchildren. He loved his family very much. Darrell had a distinguished career in the Air Force, Reserves, and civil service. He earned many honors in his career. He retired from the Reserves as a Chief Master Sergeant. Darrell helped many employees along the way and he was referred to many as"Chief". He was an active member of First Baptist of Goose Creek for many years. Darrell and his wife were avid campers and enjoyed traveling throughout the country and even driving to Alaska several times. He enjoyed the mountains of NorthCarolina. He loved his many dogs along the journey of life and his dogs at home now. Winston and Ziggy miss him. He will be truly missed by his family and friends. In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations be made to St. Jude Children's Research Hospital. Visit our guestbook at legacy.com/obituaries/charleston