of Paragould, AR
November 20, 1962 - February 23, 2018
Daniel R. Burdyshaw, 55, of Paragould, Arkansas, departed this life February 23, 2018. He was a beloved son, grandson, brother, uncle, friend, and Christian.
Born in Jonesboro, November 20, 1962, Daniel is the son of the late Maria Burdyshaw and late William L. Burdyshaw. He was a 1980 graduate of Nettleton High School and received his Bachelor's degree in Business from Arkansas State University.
Upon graduation he moved to North Carolina and began his career in retail management. He worked for Saks Fifth Avenue and Baron's Men's Clothing. In addition to management, he also modeled men's clothing. He later moved to Florida to continue his management career for Cross Country.
Daniel's love of antique cars began in junior high when he acquired a 1948 Packard, which he worked toward restoration. His 1962 Ford Galaxy was his pride and joy. He collected antique cars and spent his spare time going to car shows. He had an immense collection of car memorabilia and Matchbox cars.
His second love was photography and he donate countless hours and pictures to various clubs. He loved being around people, the outdoors, the sun and ocean. He also loved animals, especially cats.
Daniel was a talented musician, playing organ, piano, and oboe. He played classical, popular, and Christian music and was often asked to play at social functions.
When his health declined, he returned to Jonesboro to be with his family. He worked as a dispatcher for Craighead Electric.
He was preceded in death by his mother and father, grandparents, and brother-in-law Russell H. Patton III.
He is survived by his sister Marie-Jose Patton of Jonesboro; his brother, Tony Burdyshaw of Bono; his nephew, David Burdyshaw of Jonesboro, two nieces, Amber (Michael) Owens of Portageville, Missouri, and Candice (Chris) Moody of Trumann; three great-nephews, Aiden, Elijah, and Liam; two great-nieces, Alyssa and Joanna; a host of family and friends; and his special pet cats.
Visitation will be held from 5-7 p.m., Wednesday at Roller-Farmers Union Funeral Home.
Funeral service will be at 11:00 a.m., Thursday, March 1, at St. Mark's Episcopal Church, The Rev. Hannah Hooker presiding. Interment will be at Jonesboro Memorial Park Cemetery. Honorary pallbearers will be Tony Burdyshaw, David Burdyshaw, Michael Owens, and Chris Moody.
Roller-Farmers Union Funeral Home is in charge.
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15 Condolence(s)
Barry Sellers
Sunday, April 24, 2022
I am sorry to hear of this. God bless.
winchell
Saturday, September 26, 2020
What a lovely Queen, we had so much fun at the local gay bars
Brett
Monday, April 9, 2018
This is very sad news. What a gentleman. I feel sad to have never had a chance to meet him in person but we shared a love of unique automobiles in online forums. He treated everyone courteously and politely. It was obvious he was a unique individual who will be missed by many.
DW
Saturday, March 31, 2018
So sorry for your loss may you find peace and comfort in the words spoken at
2 Corinthians 1:3 & 4" Praised be the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, the Father of tender mercies and the God of all comfort, who comforts us in all our trials so that we may be able to comfort others in any sort of trial with the comfort that we receive from God
Salvatore Randazzo
Thursday, March 22, 2018
My condolence to Daniel's family. I met Daniel in 2006 at the All-Ford Nationals in Carlisle Penn. He took some of best photos of my 1982 Mercury LN7. Although we didn't speak directly from then on, we did communicate through the Ford EXP and Mercury LN7 Owners Association on Facebook. He was a very cool person to converse with and I am saddened to hear that he has passed. Daniel may God bless and my you Rest in Peace my friend. You will be missed.
Amy Houtz-Martin
Tuesday, March 20, 2018
I am so very sorry for your loss. Danny was a wonderful person. He always had a kind word and went out of his way to make everyone feel special.
I knew Danny from a mustang forum and though we never met in person I considered him a friend. He will be missed terribly.
Jack Deutscher
Monday, March 19, 2018
My condolences to Danny’s family. I never met Danny in person, but we corresponded about cars, watches, Florida, cats, all kinds of stuff. I figured sooner or later I’d bump into him at a car show.
Danny never had an unkind word and always made me smile with his great sense of humor. I hope you realize how many people he connected with over the years and how much Danny will be missed.
Bob Winland
Monday, March 19, 2018
I never met Danny, but considered him a friend. We were both long-time members of the Four Eyed Pride automotive forum, which deals with 1979-1986 Mustangs. He and I liked similar cars, and we traded info about various cars we would run across. The exchanges were always very pleasant, and also quirky and humorous..... traits not often seen on forums.
Claude St-George
Monday, March 19, 2018
Deeply sadened by this news, my sincere condoleances to Danny's family, we were part of the Ford Exp group family. A very true and genuine man. RIP my friend. 🚘
Saguenay, Quebec,Canada
Nathan McDaniel
Wednesday, February 28, 2018
A great man that inspired many people, truly a tragic loss
Debbie Shannon-Johnston
Wednesday, February 28, 2018
Tony and Maria,
I am so sorry for your loss. Danny was such a special person and I am so glad that I knew him. I remember all of us playing together when our dad's would get together. Such happy memories.
I will keep you in my thoughts and prayers during this time.
Debbie Shannon
Tracy Smith
Wednesday, February 28, 2018
Our prayers go out to your family for your loss.
Mikeal Allen
Wednesday, February 28, 2018
I had the pleasure of "meeting" Daniel through his then roommate, my best friend in Greensboro, NC back in the late-1980s or early 1990s. Daniel and I became modern-day pen-pals talking on the phone for hours at a time and though we shared a bond of friendship for a long time to come, not once did I ever have the pleasure of meeting him face to face. RIP my friend. Thank you for the smiles.
Jim Judy Becker
Wednesday, February 28, 2018
So sorry for your loss. We will pray for the family. For God to give you piece
Amenda Alexander
Tuesday, February 27, 2018
I just want to tell the Burdyshaw family how sorry I am for the loss of Daniel. May God wrap his loving arms around you in this time of sorrow and grief. Trust in God and he will surely get you thru the days to come. In Christian Love, Amenda Alexander, Portageville, MO.