Mr. Darrel Madagan, age 75, of Scottsboro, Alabama went to his heavenly home on Wednesday, April 30, 2025. Darrel was born on September 29, 1949 to the late John and Elva Madagan in Spirit Lake, Iowa.
After growing up on a rural farm in Iowa and upon graduating high school in 1968, Darrel joined the United States Navy in which he served and retired as an aviation machinist mate. He then retired with a 34 year career from the Stevenson papermill as a wet end operator and EMT responder. Darrel’s greatest joys in life were, being a follower of Christ, spending time with his family, being an active member of 24 years at Trinity Baptist Church, serving others, building CASA ramps, being a member of VFW Post 6073, and his joy for food and fellowship.
Darrel is survived by his wife, Ruth Madagan; sons, John David (Angie) Madagan, Josh (Katherine) Thompson; grandchildren, Kaleigh Madagan, Ashleigh (Chance) Pepper, Thackery Thompson, grandbaby number four John Porter Thompson due in June; great grandchildren, Ian Madagan, and great grandbaby number two Greyson Madagan due in June; sisters, Virginia Moore, Lola (Marlin) Kness, Carol Stephens; Brother, Dean (Thelma) Madagan. He also leaves many cousins, nieces, nephews, other family members, and also friends who will sadly miss him.
Darrel was proceeded in death by his sister, brother in laws; Betty (Jerry) Moore, Lee Moore, Harold Stephens; father and mother-in-law; Irvin and Mary Lancaster.
Services will be held at Trinity Baptist Church of Scottsboro with Pastor Duaine Griggs officiating on Monday, May 5, 2025 at 2 PM with visitation from 12-2. In lieu of flowers, the family request donations be made to CASA of Jackson County, an organization, Darrel was passionate about and helped participate building ramps with.
Arrangements Entrusted to Scottsboro Funeral Home
