of Batesville, AR
October 31, 1945 - July 2, 2024
Danny R. Dale, 78, of Batesville passed away Tuesday, July 2, 2024.
He was born October 31, 1945 in Batesville to Everett and Francis (Stewart) Dale.
Danny was an avid golfer in adulthood and spent many days on the golf course with his friends. While golfing was his favorite pastime, his greatest joy was chasing his three granddaughters, one great-granddaughter and one great-grandson. He could be found at volleyball gyms, softball fields, choir concerts, dance recitals and feeding the deer in his backyard. When he wasn't chasing grands and great-grands, he could be found at golf tournaments with his son or traveling with his daughter. Regardless of where he was found, his wife of almost 60 years was always by his side. He retired from LaCroix Optical after 46 years. A hard worker and a follower of Christ, Danny was a beloved son, brother, husband, father, grandfather and friend.
Survivors include his wife, whom he married July 10, 1964, Linda (Moser) Dale; one son, Kevin Dale (Tina) of Batesville; one daughter, Tammy Poole (Ken) of Batesville; two brothers, Teo Dale of Melbourne and Darrell Dale (Teresa) of Cushman; two sisters, Norma Jean Cox (Jerry) of Cash and Wilma Russell (Freddy) of Batesville; three granddaughters, Whitley Martin (Chris), Taylor Mead (Braden), Lexie Dale and two great-grandchildren, Bristyn Martin and Pierson Martin.
He is preceded in death by his parents and three brothers, Burton, Gerald and David Dale.
Pallbearers are Kevin Dale, Ken Poole, Chris Martin, Braden Mead, Landen Haas and Byron Johnson. Honorary pallbearers are Ronnie Coots, Darrell Brimingham, Paul Taylor, Danny James, Larry Embrey and Gary Graham.
Funeral services will be held Friday, July 5, 2024 at 2:00pm at the Desha First Baptist Church with Josh Swinea officiating. Burial will follow at Pleasant Valley Cemetery.
Visitation will be from 12:00pm until 2:00pm just prior to the service.
Memorials may be made to Zachary Kern Lillard Scholarship Fund, c/o Tina Dale, 102 Plantation LN, Batesville, AR, 72501 or to Desha First Baptist Scholarship Fund, PO Box 129, Desha, AR 72527, www.fbcdesha.com.
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32 Condolence(s)
Judy Bell
Tuesday, July 16, 2024
So very sorry for your loss. May God wrap His Loving arms around you and all the family. Prayers now and many days to come
Elaine Donley
Tuesday, July 9, 2024
Kevin and Tammy so sorry to hear of Danny's passing. My thoughts and prayers are with you all.
Sherry Long ( Geaslin )
Monday, July 8, 2024
Was sad to hear about Danny . I know all of you will miss him . Will be praying for all of you
Joanie Younger
Friday, July 5, 2024
Linda and Family:
I am so sorry to learn of Dannys passing. Grief is hard journey, but our Gracious Father in heaven will be with you every step of the way. I pray you will be comforted by Him daily.
In Christian Love,
Joanie Younger
Dorothy French
Friday, July 5, 2024
My heart and prayers go out to his family. Danny was a "family" man which is evident when you saw the family together which was often. Gordon and Danny played a lot of golf together, had a lot of laughs, solved a lot of the "worlds" problems and enjoyed life. They are together again and we will see them again. What good friends they were.
Ruth Gay
Friday, July 5, 2024
Linda, I am so very sorry.
Steve Wilcoxon
Friday, July 5, 2024
So sorry for your loss. May God give you a peace that passes understanding during this difficult time. Steve and Angela Wilcoxon
Nicolle Bullard
Friday, July 5, 2024
I am sorry for your loss. I pray God wraps you in peace and comfort as you all go through this difficult time.
Cheryl Lewis
Friday, July 5, 2024
Sorry for your loss. In years past Chuck and I enjoyed playing golf with Danny. Prayers for Peace and Comfort, Cheryl and Chuck Lewis
Janice Fuller
Thursday, July 4, 2024
So sorry for your loss I will be thinking of yall prayers!
Darrell and Linda Gilley
Thursday, July 4, 2024
We are so sorry to hear of Danny’s passing. Our thoughts and prayers are with you during this most difficult time.
Bill Doolin
Thursday, July 4, 2024
Linda and family, so sorry to hear of Danny’s passing, he was a fine man and will be missed by all that had the good fortune of knowing him.
Charlie Morris
Thursday, July 4, 2024
Sorry for the Dale family first with David just recently and now Danny’s passing. Hang in there Tammy, your dad was always such a gentleman!
Larry & Carolyn Crafton
Thursday, July 4, 2024
Linda and family, please know we have prayers for all of you and that you will have peace in knowing he was a Christian and you will see him again. May the Lord ease your grief.
TOMMY L KRAMER
Thursday, July 4, 2024
So sorry to learn of Dannys passing i worked with Danny at Lacroix Optical and sure thought alot of him Prayers for the family Tommy Kramer
Kathy and Danny Carter
Thursday, July 4, 2024
We are so sorry for the loss of Danny. We are out of town and will not be able to make the services. Just know y’all are in our thoughts and prayers.
Lucy Manley
Thursday, July 4, 2024
Sorry for your loss
Tammy Kinion Luster
Thursday, July 4, 2024
Linda, Tammy and Kevin. I am so very sorry . We are on vacation and I hate so bad I wont make it to the funeral. I am sending prayers and hugs.
Jimmy and Ladene Bray
Thursday, July 4, 2024
Jimmy and I are so sorry for your loss. Our thoughts and prayers are with you during this difficult time.
Donald McGee
Wednesday, July 3, 2024
Sorry to hear about Danny.I worked with Danny for 40 years at Lacroix Optical Company. Prayers for family
Tianna Nash Reynolds
Wednesday, July 3, 2024
Linda, I am so very sorry to hear of your loss. I will keep you and your family in my prayers.
Teresa Nail
Wednesday, July 3, 2024
I’m so sorry Tammy to hear of your Dad it’s just so bad to loose a parent you will be in my mind and in my prayers and prayers for the grandkids it’s so so hard on the little ones too Teresa Nail
Jean Ray weatherford
Wednesday, July 3, 2024
Condolences to the Dale Family.
Nancy J Hobbs
Wednesday, July 3, 2024
I am so sorry to hear about Danny… May the Heavenly Father wrap his loving arms around you and your family giving you peace, comfort and strength for the coming days .
Teresa Vinson
Wednesday, July 3, 2024
Danny was a wonderful man. He will be greatly missed. Your are all in our thoughts and prayers.
Loyd Waters
Wednesday, July 3, 2024
So sorry to see this. I've known Danny for many years. He was one of the good ones.
Ina Lee Henley
Wednesday, July 3, 2024
So sorry for your loss. Prayers for all the family...
Gerald Provence
Wednesday, July 3, 2024
RIP Danny. Always had a smile!!!
Jimmy Crafton
Wednesday, July 3, 2024
Prayers for the family. Worked with Danny for over 20 years and played golf many times. Truly going to miss him.
Chris Pretty
Wednesday, July 3, 2024
Prayers for Linda and the Family. Played a lot of golf with him and my stepdad, he was a really good guy and good friend to my stepdad Gordon French. God Bless
Kristie Jenkins
Wednesday, July 3, 2024
Many prayers for all your family!!
Ina Provence
Wednesday, July 3, 2024
Family ! Prayers for all of u !! I’m so so sorry for your loss !! Good man !!