Mr. Darrell Keith Wills

Darrell Keith Wills was the fourth child born to the late Matthew Wills, Jr. and Frances Geraldine Stokes-Wills on July 17, 1962, in St. Louis, Missouri. He was preceded in death by his mother, father, and his sister, Karen Wills, with whom he is now reunited. As a young child, he attended Union Memorial United Methodist Church, where he received Christ into his life and was baptized. Later in his adult life, he reaffirmed his Baptism to Christ at the First Baptist Church of Glenarden in Upper Marlboro, MD. Darrell attended St. Louis public schools and graduated from Northwest High School in 1980. Enrolled in the ROTC, he was commissioned as Second Lieutenant and received his Bachelor of Science in Administration of Justice from the University of Missouri - St. Louis in 1984. He was also promoted to Captain in 1991 in the United States Army Reserves. Darrell was extremely studious and never missed an opportunity to further his education. He continued his academic advancement at American University in Washington, DC, earning his Master of Public Administration in 2005, and a Project Management Professional (PMP) certificate in 2006. Darrell began his career working for the Federal Government in St Louis, Missouri. He was later transferred to the DC Metropolitan area, where he achieved great success. He continued to dedicate his professional life to the Federal Government, focusing on growth, advocacy, and leadership. Over the years, he made significant contributions to the field of Information Technology, earning recognition and respect from peers and colleagues. His dedication and hard work resulted in several performance awards due to his positive impact on the workforce. Beyond his professional life, Darrell was known for his unwavering kindness, generosity, sense of humor, and playfulness that could brighten anyone's day. If you ever had a conversation with him, you knew he would always find a way to seal his stamp of approval with a resounding, "Outstanding!" He had a knack for cooking and was famous for his legendary "Rice Krispie Treats." Darrell was also a huge movie lover and amassed a large collection of DVDs across multiple genres. He was a true "Trekkie" and had the franchise loudly broadcasted throughout his home daily. In addition to his love for movies & sci-fi, he also enjoyed listening to Oldies and assembling his train set. He was an avid lover of vintage Corvette cars and motorcycles. He was an active member of the Gaithersburg Corvette Club and the Metro Wings of Wing'd Riders Motorcycle Club. Darrell also loved to travel, taking numerous trips and cruises to different states & countries. His warmth and compassion were felt by all who met him. Darrell departed this life on December 24, 2024. He leaves to cherish his memory his two children, Robbie Johnson and Lauren Wills; four siblings, Laura Sykes (Clifford), Kenneth Wills, Dewight Wills (Melonise), and Leonard Wills (Tamara); and a host of devoted nieces, great-nieces, great-great nieces, nephews, great-nephews, cousins, relatives and friends. His memory will live on in our hearts forever, and his legacy will continue to inspire and uplift those who knew him.

Mr. Darrell Keith Wills

July 17, 1962 - December 24, 2024