Darrel Eugene Ormes, 69, of Jesup, Georgia, passed away on Sunday, May 29, 2016 in Bessemer, Michigan. He was born January 18, 1947 in Bessemer Township, Michigan, the son of the late Darrel Guy and Grace Ann (Fielding) Ormes. Darrel, who was known as Gene to family and friends, graduated from Marenisco High School in 1965. He attended Gogebic Community College in the fall of 1965 before entering the U.S. Army in 1966. He was a decorated Vietnam War Veteran (68-69) being awarded the Purple Heart, Bronze Star, and Silver Star. On August 22, 1970 he married Betty L. Butler in New Paris, Indiana. Darrel retired from the U.S. Army in 1990 after being stationed in several places in the U.S. and around the world; including 3 years with the Old Guard in Washington D.C., one year in Turkey, and 3 years in Germany. After his retirement, he was employed by the Press Sentinal Newspaper in Jesup, Georgia, while completing his teacher certification at Georgia Southern University. Upon completion of his certification, he was employed at Brantley County Middle School where he taught 8th grade Georgia History. He would always introduce himself as a "Yankee" teaching Georgia History. He taught not only history, but responsibility and respect for his beloved country until his medical retirement in 2006. Darrel enjoyed camping, fishing, and the Green Bay Packers and occasionally cheered for the Atlanta Braves. He and Betty returned for four months during the summer for the last 7 years to his beloved U.P. of Michigan. He was most proud of reuniting many of his 82nd Airborne Vietnam Brothers who fought with him in Vietnam. He was active in the Golden Brigade Organization and also supported the Animal Refuge Foundation of Wayne County Georgia. He is survived by his wife of 45 years, Betty; his sons, Jason (Elizabeth) Ormes of Plainfield, IL, and Jeremiah (Laura) Ormes of Yorkshire, England; his grandchildren, Isabella, Kenneth, Hudson and Fiona; his sister, Penny (Phil) Price of Altoona, FL; brothers, David (Karen) Ormes of Chesapeake, VA, Donald (Lynn) Ormes of Bessemer, MI, Dennis Ormes of Atlanta, GA, Daniel (Alice) Ormes of Stevens Point, WI; and several nieces and nephews. He will be greatly missed by his much loved beagles, Shadow and Elliot. A visitation will be held 6:00 - 8:00 p.m. on Tuesday, June 7, 2016 at Rinehart Funeral Home in Jesup, Georgia. The Range Funeral Service & Crematory of Bessemer, MI and the Rinehart Funeral Home in Jesup, GA are assisting the family with arrangements.