Durrell Lamont Dashiell

The Obituary Durrell Lamont Dashiell, a resident of Salisbury, Maryland, was born on August 22, 1963, in West Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. For most of his life, Durrell resided with, and was greatly loved by, his great Aunt and Uncle, Margaret “Liz” and Charles Fountain and their family. He departed this life at the age of fifty-five (55) on Monday, April 22, 2019, at Peninsula Regional Medical Center in Salisbury, Maryland. Durrell received his formal education in the public schools of Wicomico County and graduated in the class of 1981 from Parkside High School. He also received a Certificate of Completion in Auto Mechanics from the (former) Vocational Technical Center. At the time of his passing, Durrell was employed by the Wicomico County Roads Division. He was formerly employed by the Campbell Soup Company, Lumber 84, and Delaware Elevator. Durrell and his loving life partner, Shala Kessel, were the proud parents of two sons, Gavon and Deakon, whom he dearly loved and cherished. Durrell had a love of cars, drag strip racing competitions and “Cruisin” in Ocean City, Maryland. He took pride in his Navy Blue 1969 Chevy Camaro and his Red 1994, 5-speed Mustang. Durrell also loved the Baltimore Orioles and Delmarva Shore Birds, fishing, and the Philadelphia Eagles. His love of baseball, and in particular, the position of short stop, earned him a “Distinguished Sports Award” at Parkside High School. That award continues to be hung at Parkside. Durrell’s favorite sayings - “Hey Baby”, “What’s happening?” will be greatly missed by all who loved him. Durrell was preceded in death by his father, William “Billy” Royal, his brother, Junnon Hardy, grandparents, Elmer and Agnes Dashiell and grandmother, Marjorie “Margie” Holbrook, as well as a special great Aunt and Uncle, Margaret “Liz” and Charles Fountain. He leaves to cherish his memory: his life partner, Shala Kessel and their two sons, Gavon Dashiell and Deakon Dashiell, all of Salisbury, Maryland; parents Brenda (Bender) Hardy of Philadelphia, Pennsylvania; a longtime special friend, Jerry Jackson of Philadelphia, Pennsylvania and a host of aunts, uncles, cousins and friends. Lovingly Submitted The Family

Durrell Lamont Dashiell

August 22, 1963 - April 22, 2019