Darren Stratton 

Darren E. Stratton, 65, of Sedalia passed away Tuesday, Aug. 18, 2026, at his home, surrounded by his family.

He was born Jan. 2, 1961, in Richmond, the son of the late Kenneth G. and June (Gorham) Stratton.

On March 26, 2003, in Sedalia, he married Tammara Resa, who survives of the home.

Darren was a 1979 graduate of Richmond High School.

He served his country honorably in the U.S. Army from 1983 to 1985. He also served from 1980 to 1986 in the Army National Guard.

Following his military service, Darren owned and operated a construction company in the Lee’s Summit and Kansas City area. In 1991, he moved to Sedalia and began working for Home Heating and Air Conditioning, where he served as lead commercial installation for 22 years.

To say Darren was an avid golfer would be an understatement. He loved the game and enjoyed every opportunity to be on the course.

Darren especially loved spending time with his grandchildren. Even though he had one biological child, he took great pride in his large blended family and cherished the time he spent with all of his children and grandchildren.

In addition to his wife, he is survived by his son, Evan Stratton (Bethany) of Sedalia; two stepsons, Jeremiah Burks of Sedalia and Joshua Burks (Rebecca) of Smithton; and a stepdaughter, Erica Brown of Sedalia. He also is survived by one brother, Jefferson Stratton (Nicole) of Michigan; and two half-brothers, Clinton Smitha and Wesley Stratton.

Other survivors include 15 grandchildren: Veda Stratton; Stella Latimer; Trinity, Wyatt, Blake, Gabby, Adrianna, Kendall, Bradley and Keagan Burks; Shaun Sims; Alex Sims; Harmonie Brown; Nasan Brown; and Orlando Briscoe.

He also leaves behind one great-grandson, Miles Sims; and two more great-grandchildren who are expected soon.

Graveside services will be held at a later date at the Missouri State Veterans Cemetery.

Memorial contributions are suggested to the Mid-Missouri Fisher House, Columbia (midmofisherhouse.org). The organization provides free, temporary lodging for families of veterans receiving hospital care.

Cremation arrangements are under the direction of Heckart Funeral Home.