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.
In adulthood, Danny was an avid golfer 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. His wife of almost 60 years was always by his side regardless of where he was found. 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.
Kevin Dale, Ken Poole, Chris Martin, Braden Mead, Landen Haas, and Byron Johnson are pallbearers. 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 2:00 pm at the Desha First Baptist Church with Josh Swinea officiating. Burial will follow at Pleasant Valley Cemetery.
Visitation will be from 12:00 pm until 2:00 pm just before 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.
