Darryell Leachman was born May 3, 1962 in Saint Louis, Missouri to Johnnie Woods and Alice Leachman. He was the sixth of ten children.
Darryell was baptized and confessed his faith in Christ while attending Metro Christian Worship Center in 2003. He later joined Crossroads Outreach Ministries in early 2010.
Darryell graduate from Roosevelt High School in 1980. He then went on to work various jobs but his passion was always law enforcement. He secured a position with the St. Louis County Police Department in the 1990’s. Darryell was later employed as a Sheriff by the St. Louis City Sheriff’s Department until his death.
Darryell was a loving son, brother, uncle, and friend. He was a generous, kind, and spirited man who enjoyed being with his family and friends. After battling cancer for nearly two years, God called him home to rest on May 20, 2010.
Darryell leaves to love and cherish his memory: his parents, Johnnie Woods and Alice Leachman; a grandmother, Ladie B. Chambers; one aunt, Collia Leachman; nine siblings, Sanford, Diane (Gregory), Rufus (Maurya), Betty (Raven), Patricia, Denise, Lisa, Antonio (Pamela), and Mark (Doris); his fiancée, Courtney Jones (LeAndre, Lonnie & Gray); and a host of nieces, nephews, cousins, and many loyal friends.
