He was born on June 7, 1988, in Visalia, California, the son of Daryl Fritz Stotts and Janet Lee Brodie Stotts. He was preceded in death by his maternal grandparents, Samuel and Marilyn Brodie, paternal grandfather Willis (Sam) Stotts, and bonus grandfather Doyel Stotts.
Growing up Daryl was fun-loving and enjoyed playing sports, traveling—especially to Morro Bay, the annual family Easter gatherings, and spending time with family and friends.
Daryl graduated from Centennial High School in 2006 and went directly into the Navy. The Navy was his career for almost 12 years and during that time had numerous duty stations, including Virginia Beach, VA, Pensacola, FL, Kane’ohe Bay, HI, Afghanistan, Beaufort, SC, and Coronado Naval Base, CA. Daryl was a Field Medical Service Technician (Corpsman) in the Navy and during his service was deployed to Afghanistan twice. While in Afghanistan he was assigned to 3/3 Kilo Company and honorably supported his Marines with care, enthusiasm, professionalism, and a wit and humor that made up Daryl’s unique character.
During his service Daryl was awarded Marksman M16/M4 Rifle. Good Conduct Medal (3), Nato Medal (2), Afghanistan Campaign Medal (2), Sea Service Deployment Ribbon (2), and Joint Meritorious Unit Award Navy and Marine Corps Commendation Medal.
After leaving the Navy Daryl had several odd jobs before deciding to go back to school and was preparing to re-enter college for the Ultrasound program in June.
Daryl will be remembered as an incredibly intelligent man, with an infectious laugh, and a sharp wit. Daryl was a loving, kind man who loved his family with all of his heart. He adored his two nephews Liam and Luke, and enjoyed sharing McDonald’s Happy Meals, Sour Patch Kids, riding bikes, going to the park, and watching them play sports. Daryl was a beloved son, a cherished brother and brother-in-law, and a devoted uncle.
Daryl had his personal struggles, but rededicated himself to the Lord and was a faithful man of God. We are comforted by the scripture “We are confident, yes, well pleased rather to be absent from the body and to be present with the Lord.” II Corinthians 5:8 is Daryl’s current condition.
Daryl is survived by his parents Daryl and Janet Stotts, sister Samantha Grealish, brother-in-law Ricky Grealish, nephews Liam and Luke Grealish, grandmother Melba Joyce Stotts, and numerous aunts, uncles, cousins, friends, and extended family.
A visitation for Daryl will be held Wednesday, January 4, 2023 from 5:00 PM to 8:00 PM at Hillcrest Memorial Park and Mortuary, 9101 Kern Canyon Road, Bakersfield, CA 93306. A funeral service will occur Thursday, January 5, 2023 from 9:00 AM to 10:00 AM, 9101 Kern Canyon Road, Bakersfield, CA 93306. A graveside service will occur Thursday, January 5, 2023 9101 Kern Canyon Road, Bakersfield, CA 93306.
Daryl will be laid to rest in Hillcrest Memorial Park and Mortuary, 9101 Kern Canyon Rd,, Bakersfield, CA 93306.
Fond memories and expressions of sympathy may be shared at www.hillcrestmemorial.com for the Stotts family.
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