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Darrell Sheets’ loved ones honored the Storage Wars alum on Monday, two months after he was found dead in Lake Havasu, Ariz.
In honor of “The Gambler,” novelty $20 bills were printed with his face and catchphrase “The Wow Factor.”
Storage Wars costars Dave Hester and Rene and Casey Nezhoda also attended.
Storage Wars alum Darrell Sheets was honored by his family and friends on Monday with a celebration of life fit for the man nicknamed “The Gambler.”
The memorial featured miniature slot machines and novelty $20 bills printed with Sheets’ face on the front and his catchphrase, “The Wow Factor,” on the back.
Personal photos and memorabilia decorated the Hyatt Regency Huntington Beach ballroom to commemorate the larger-than-life reality star. Organizers also provided disposable cameras for his loved ones to snap photos from the day celebrating the beloved antique dealer.
After speeches by his son Brandon Sheets and ex-wife Kimber Wuerfel, Darrell’s siblings and grandchildren released 67 doves, one for every year of his life, into the Huntington Beach sky: “A beautiful moment none of us will ever forget,” said Wuerfel, who planned the event with her daughter-in-law Melissa Sheets.
“Yesterday was everything we could have hoped for and more,” Wuerfel captioned an Instagram reel from the memorial. “Family and friends traveled from near and far to celebrate Darrell’s life, share stories, laugh, cry, and remember the man we all loved so much. The turnout was incredible, and seeing friends from every chapter of his life together in one place was truly unforgettable.”
Several members of the Storage Wars family also attended to pay tribute to their costar, who spent 15 seasons on the A&E treasure-hunting series that premiered in 2010. “The Mogul” Dave Hester and “The Bargain Hunters” Rene and Casey Nezhoda shared personal photos from inside Sheets’ celebration of life.
“Thank you Brandon and Kimber for having me,” wrote Hester, alongside snapshots with the pair. “It was wonderful spending time with you and everyone who loved Darrell.”
Sheets was found dead on April 22 at a residence in Lake Havasu, Ariz., from what authorities said appeared to be a self-inflicted gunshot wound to the head. The local police department later confirmed to Entertainment Weekly that the 67-year-old’s manner of death had been ruled a suicide.
Lake Havasu police also said the agency “continues to actively investigate allegations of cyberbullying” associated with Sheets’ death. “The Criminal Investigations Unit has submitted Darrell Sheets’ cellular phone for forensic analysis and is currently awaiting the results. This investigative step is essential to advancing the case.”
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Sheets was the owner of the antique store, Havasu Show Me Your Junk, which his son Brandon says will eventually reopen.
“Please allow some time as we gather things and get through these tough times,” he wrote on Instagram. “There is no exact date set at this time. Just remember it is all of you that make up ‘The Wow Factor Baby.’ We love and appreciate all the positive energy… Thank you all for your support.”
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