Darriel Coatney

Darriel Coatney, age 77, of Marshalltown, passed away on the morning of Wednesday, July 3, 2019 at Grandview Heights in Marshalltown.          Per his wishes, cremation rites have been accorded and no formal services will be held. For condolences, please visit www.mitchellfh.com .  Memorial contributions may be directed in Darriel’s name to his family. The Mitchell Family Funeral Home is caring for Darriel and his family. Ph. 641-844-1234.          Born on May 10th, 1942, in Centerville, Iowa, he was one of 15 children born to Jess and Margaret (Adams) Coatney. He received his education in the Centerville Schools. Upon the passing of his dad when he was young, Darriel entered the working world and fell in love with the automotive industry. All of his life, Darriel sold cars locally at Jensen Ford and Danskin Auto and then owned and operated his own Coatney Cars in Marshalltown.          In January of 1975, he married the love of his life, Shirley (Chrisman) Murphy. They made their home in Marshalltown. Darriel enjoyed camping at Rathbun and Red Rock, eating BBQ ribs and having a nice cold beer with family and friends.          Left to cherish his memory is Shirley, his loving wife of 44 years; five daughters: Rhonda, Tammy, Christina, Teresa and Brittany and one son, Jess; ten grandchildren and three great-grandchildren; as well as one brother, Jerry; and three sisters, Ruth, Shirley and Bonnie.         In death, he has rejoined his parents and ten siblings.