Darin James Gleason, 43, of Springfield, died at 5:45 p.m. on Wednesday, September 30, 2015 at his home. Darin was born on January 25, 1972 in Springfield, the son of Donald James and Donna Kaye Fulton Gleason, Jr. He married Rebecca L. "Becky" Hall on November 15, 2005 in Springfield. Darin graduated from New Berlin High School in 1991, where he also played football. He was employed with Memorial Medical Center for 23 years and was a member of Broken Chains Church and the Bass Anglers Fishing Club. He was a coffee connoisseur and was a master griller and lover of BBQ. He enjoyed fishing in tournaments and hunting with his father and spending time with his family. He is survived by his wife, Becky Gleason of Springfield; his children, Hunter James Samuel Gleason and Reese Ann Gleason, both of Springfield; his parents, Donna and Donald Gleason of New Berlin; sister, Lori (husband, Chuck) Campbell of Springfield; nephew, Brandon Campbell of Springfield; and aunt, Deidre (husband, James) Beaton-Lillie. Cremation will be accorded by Butler Cremation Tribute Center following ceremonies. Visitation: Family will receive friends from 11:00 a.m. until the time of the ceremony at 2:00 p.m. on Saturday, October 10, 2015 at Kirlin-Egan & Butler Funeral Home, 900 S. 6th St., Springfield with Pastor Brian Williams officiating. Private family burial will be held at Roselawn Memorial Park at a later date. Memorial contributions may be made to the Gleason Children's Educational Fund at Regions Bank in Springfield.
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