Joe Thomas Darrow

Joe Thomas Darrow, 63, of Eaton Rapids, passed away peacefully on June 20, 2025, surrounded by family after a long and courageous battle with Primary Progressive Aphasia. Joe was born on September 6, 1961, in Mason, Michigan to Thomas and Lois Darrow.

After graduating from Mason High School, Joe began his career in cable and later transitioned into telecommunications. He possessed a vast knowledge of the business and a remarkable talent for problem-solving, so much so that whenever an issue came up, the go-to response was always, “Ask Joe.”

A passionate outdoorsman since childhood, Joe found great joy in hunting, golfing, and disc golfing. More than anything, he cherished the time spent with his children and grandchildren. He loved his family deeply and made it his mission to keep them laughing with his quick wit and legendary pranks. Joe’s sense of humor, contagious laughter, and joy for life left a lasting impression on everyone who had the privilege of knowing him. He will be profoundly missed. Joe was one of a kind, unforgettable, irreplaceable, and loved beyond words.

He is survived by his loving wife of 44 years, Jill Diane Darrow; his children, Tyler Joseph Darrow and Carly Diane (Kyle) Hardy; his parents, Thomas and Lois Darrow; his sisters, Pam (Doug) Darrow Sieb and Kim Darrow Sutliff; and his beloved grandchildren, Fiona Lucille and Easton James.

A Celebration of Life honoring Joe will be held on Sunday, September 28, at the Michigan Wildlife Conservancy, Bengel Wildlife Center, 6380 Drumheller Road, Bath Township, MI. A brief memorial service will begin at 11:00 a.m., followed by food, fellowship, and shared memories from 12:00 to 4:00 p.m.

In lieu of flowers, the family kindly asks that donations be made to The Association for Frontotemporal Degeneration (AFTD). Your generous gift will bring help and hope to all who are affected by FTD. Donations in memory of Joe may be made online at www.theaftd.org