DARNELL, WILLIAM \’BILLY\’, D.C.
William \’Billy\’ Darnell of Maple Shade, NJ died Friday, September 7, 2007 at his residence. He was 81.
Beloved husband of the late Betty (Belk) Darnell. Devoted father of Linda Spiegleman (Lawrence Levin) of Cherry Hill, loving grandfather \’Poppy\’ of Holly and Sara Spiegleman, dear brother of Judy (Herb) Shinn of Marlton and the late Robert Scott Darnell, loving uncle of Lisa Shinn, Suzy (Keith) Wagner, and Scott Shinn, proud great-uncle of Haley, Amber and Justin.
Born and raised in Camden, NJ, Billy was a multi-talented, multi-faceted \’gentle\’man. He began wrestling and boxing at the local YMCA. This led to a career of professional wrestling, which began in 1942. After serving in the Philippines in the Army Corp of Engineers, he resumed his wrestling career at the conclusion of WWII in 1945. During his career, Billy wrestled in the U.S., Canada, Mexico and even Cuba. He once held the Junior Heavyweight title and was most recently awarded the \’Senator Hugh Farley Award\’ of 2007 by The Professional Wrestling Hall of Fame. In 1957, Billy entered the Los Angeles College of Chiropractic, transferred to the Lincoln College of Chiropractic in Indianapolis and graduated with his Doctor of Chiropractic degree in 1961. He had a successful chiropractic practice and never fully retired due to loyal patients who refused to let him do so. His patients loved him. He was a past member of the American Chiropractic Association and the New Jersey Chiropractic Association.
Billy loved music and went dancing every weekend until his death. He had so many areas of interest and was always reading and expanding his wealth of knowledge in so many diverse areas. He believed that music and laughter were the keys to a healthy happy life.
A Graveside Service will be held on Wednesday, September 12,2007 11:00AM, at Locustwood Cemetery, Route 70, Cherry Hill, NJ.
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