Denny Robert Carrell Obituary (1961 - 2026)

Born Sep 24, 1961, Denny Robert Carrell attended Zanesville High School in Zanesville, OH. View the obituary, post a memory, or share a photo about Denny Robert Carrell.

Graduation Year	Class of 1979
Date of Birth	Sep 24, 1961
Date of Passing	May 22, 2026
About	Denny R. Carrel 64 of Zanesville passed away Friday, May 22, 2026, after a long battle with Stage 5 renal kidney failure. Denny, also known as “D.C.,” “The Wild Man,” and by many other nicknames, was a proud member of the Fraternal Order of Eagles 302. He loved lottery tickets, playing bingo, listening to classic rock, and watching the Cincinnati Reds. Denny was the ultimate hell-raiser who never met a stranger and will be remembered for his larger-than-life personality and the friendships he made everywhere he went. Denny is survived by his daughter, Toray Carrel; mother, Mary E. Carrel and father, Ralph W. Carrel; his granddaughter, Laykin Starkey (Ryhder Smith); one brother, John Carrel; and three sisters, Melinda Lubas, Laura Carrel, and Amanda Carrel. He also leaves behind many nieces, nephews, and numerous close friends. The family would like to give a special thanks to Zanesville Kidney Care for the care and compassion shown to Denny throughout his illness. Denny was preceded in death by his oldest sister, Rebecca Sims, and his nephew, William “Billy” Paul.