Darrel Eugene Hidlebaugh Sr. Obituary
With solemn hearts, we announce the passing of Darrel Eugene Hidlebaugh Sr. of Swainsboro, Georgia, whose presence will be deeply missed, having departed on October 19, 2024 at the age of 79. Family and friends are welcome to leave their condolences on this memorial page and share them with the family.
In the sacred silence of farewell, Darrel is released into the embrace of eternity, knowing that his light will continue to shine brightly in the tapestry of the lives of his loved ones. And as his memory is carried forward, may comfort be found in the knowledge that love is eternal, and that Darrel's spirit lives on in the beauty that surrounds us.
He was predeceased by: his parents, John Hidlebaugh and Thelma Howard Hidlebaugh; his son Jason Bradford; and his great grandchild Kayce Lynn Henry. He is survived by: his wife Karen A. Hidlebaugh of Swainsboro; his children, Darrel Hidlebaugh, Jr. (Bonnie Chavis) of Swainsboro and Julie Hidlebaugh (Joseph Hightower) of Swainsboro; and his siblings, John Hidlebaugh, Jr. (Dixie) of Marion, IA and Janet Strause (Ron). He is also survived by 7 grandchildren: 6 great-grandchildren; several nieces, nephews and many friends.
Visitation was held on Thursday, October 24th 2024 from 6:00 PM to 8:00 PM at the Chapman Funeral Home (427 N Main St, Swainsboro, GA 30401). A graveside service was held on Friday, October 25th 2024 at 1:00 PM at the Georgia Veterans Memorial Cemetery.
