Darrell Walters

Funeral Service for Darrell "Sid" Walters, 86, of Sallisaw, Oklahoma, will be at 1:00 PM on Thursday, August 7, 2025 at Agent Mallory Martin Chapel in Sallisaw, Oklahoma. Burial will follow at Seabolt Cemetery in Muldrow, Oklahoma under the direction of Agent Mallory Martin Funeral Service, Inc.

He was born on May 13, 1939 in Nicut, Oklahoma to Bob and Maude L. (Flanagan) Walters. Darrell departed this life, in his home, in Sallisaw, Oklahoma, on August 2, 2025 surrounded by loved ones.

A 1958 graduate of Muldrow High School, Darrell continued and completed his education at Northeastern State University in Tahlequah where he majored in Education. Exemplifying his love for basketball, Darrell began his career as a coach at Moffett Public Schools. Throughout his years as a motivator for the youth of Eastern Oklahoma, Darrell succeeded in leading teams to numerous district and area recognition's. Some of Darrell's most proud moments were coaching teams for the Sallisaw Central Tigers, Roland Rangers and Blue Jacket Chieftains, where many players were transformed from kids to competitors. Following retirement, Darrell continued to be involved by cheering for the local, county teams. Like many Oklahomans, the formation of the Oklahoma City Thunder in 2008 ignited a revived and exciting pastime of watching NBA basketball that consumed lots of his time.

Darrell loved to spend time on Tenkiller or Kerr Lakes where he spent hours fishing and enjoying the scenery and weather.

Darrell was a follower of Christ and attended Missionary Baptist Church in Sallisaw until driving became difficult. Darrell loved his family and was known to go out of his way to offer a helping hand.

Survivors are wife, Linda Walters; children, Bobby and Amber Walters, Cheylone and Dean Myers, Lisa and Lyle Parman, Todd Chadwell, Kayla Chadwell, Deanna Akin and Mike Kirk, Cyndi Harris, and Nathan and Taylor Chadwell; in-laws, Danny and Glenda Wilkie, and Noelia Martinez-Thomas; 17 grandchildren and 16 great-grandchildren; and several nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Bob and Maude Walters; one son, Dennis Walters; brother, Dewey Walters; sister, Margaret Palmer; in-laws, EK and Juanita Thomas; brothers-in-law, Charles and Gary Wayne Thomas; sister-in-law, Brenda Hensley; and granddaughter, Jordan Harris.

Active Pallbearers will be Chase Pyeatt, LeRoy Gardener, Connor Harris, Derrick Blount, Dean Myers and Lyle Parman.

Honorary Pallbearers will be Gunner Harris, Joe Cheater, Mike Cheater, Marty Ross, Cody Walters, Stanley Andrews, Todd Chadwell, Danny Wilkie, Kaleb Parman, Bobby Walters, Nathan Chadwell and Sam Akin.

Viewing will be 10 AM - 8 PM Wednesday at Agent Mallory Martin Funeral Home in Sallisaw, OK where the family will greet 4 - 6 PM.