Daryl Rantis Obituary

I sat on the Green Building Council with Daryl in Asheville. Today, I opened the new Green Building Directory and saw that it was dedicated to him. I had not heard of his passing and am very saddened. Daryl was kind to me as a newcomer and he valued the things I shared and the sustainability experience I brought to the table. He and I shared a similar vision for our communities...the embrace of pedestrian zones, bike paths, greenways and all sorts of gathering spaces meant to connect people. He accomplished a lot of beautiful things in his life and I am interested in furthering any visions he left undone, especially as they pertain to Western North Carolina. My deepest love extends to his wife and children. Sincerely, Tiffany Hallock ([email protected]; 828-275-3699)

I am saddened to think it has nearly been a year since we lost Daryl. We miss him. I can't really put into proper words how we cope. Days pass and we show up, still without him.

Although I never knew Daryl, my life has been touched by his creative designs. I certainly share a feeling of loss.

Dear Rantis family and friends, please accept my condolences for the loss of your loved one. May you all find comfort by drawing close to God. James 4:8

I'm saddened to hear about Daryl. I knew him in college and he was a talented force out in that sea of wheat. He will be missed. Will always remember his humor and creativity.

I barely knew Daryl, but I love his family and am so sorry for such a great loss. He was a shining example of what a peoson can be and do if they follow their dreams and are true to themselves.

Daryl brought so much Love and Light into the world, through his friendship and sense of responsibility to the Planet. I hope to always be sharing that spirit of joy and reverence of beauty!

Daryl has been and will continue to be a lifelong inspiration to me. I am a student of beauty and he was my teacher.

Our prayers and thoughts are with Jennifer, CeCe and Camille; Daryl was a sweet person and talented architect who will be greatly missed and always admired.

Daryl will be missed greatly. I enjoyed building his designs as well as interacting with him on a personal level. God bless.

WOW what a major loss of talent & a special friend & very unique person who was loved by all who knew him.

Every time I saw Daryl he made me smile and laugh and listen and applaud. He was one of the most gifted men I have ever had the pleasure of knowing. He was a devoted father, proud of his girls and in love with his amazing wife. He was and is loved.

Daryl was a close friend and mentor dating back to college. There are very few people I have met in life that had a passion for life and architecture as Daryl had. I am saddened by his passing and his vision never fully realized. He had so much to offer it hardly seems fair that he has left us with so many unfulfilled expectations of his work. He was a gifted artist and my life is better having known him.

Tod A. Ford