Danny Paul Richard
Danny Paul Richard
December 28, 1956 ~ August 26, 2023
Danny Paul Richard passed away on Saturday, August 26, 2023 at his residence while surrounded by his family. He was born on December 28, 1956 to Buford and Amy Richard and was raised in Crowley, Louisiana. He attended Crowley High School, was in NJROTC and graduated in ‘75. Afterward he joined the Army and attended college after he was honorably discharged. He began his career in the oil field as a specialist in mud packing in various countries including Singapore. After coming back to the states, he worked as an armed guard for Wells Fargo for several years. He started his firefighting/EMT career in the mid 80s with several departments: Coteau, Bayou Blue, and Village East and others. He became interested in Emergency Management and completed his PDS certification w/ FEMA and held a Haz-Mat title with the Office of Emergency Preparedness for Terrebonne Parish and later became the Fire Chief of Village East Fire Dept in Houma, LA. He moved to the Daingerfield area in 2004, worked with the constable\law enforcement in Mount Pleasant, became a bail bondsman and worked security details. He joined the Daingerfield Fire Dept in 2011 and was with Homeland Security. Danny became a licensed HAM operator and was involved in the local networks along with Skywarn (Storm Spotting). He was a member of the Biker Church in Mt. Pleasant and ministered at the Daingerfield State Park on Sundays before becoming ill. He loved spending time with his family, friends, and grandchildren. His hobbies included flying kites, riding motorcycles, and piloting planes (FAA PPL licensed). Danny was preceded in death by his parents; son, Terry Richard and brother Jay Richard. Those left to cherish his memories include his loving wife of 39 years, Karen Richard of Daingerfield; sons, James Deason and wife Rebecca of Daingerfield, Jeffrey Deason of Greenville; daughter, Kimberly Pyland of Jennings, LA; grandchildren, Amelia Deason of Daingerfield, Connor Wilson of Hope, AR, Gabby Richard of Jennings, LA, Faith Porter of Georgia, Lyric Porter of Georgia, Zackary Porter of Georgia and 4 great grandchildren.
A Celebration of the Life of Danny will be held from 2 to 4 PM on Sunday, September 3, 2023 at the Daingerfield Fire Station. Followed by his "Last Call". Danny faithfully served with the Daingerfield Fire Department. Services have been entrusted to the Horn Family at Horn-Nail-Haggard Funeral Home in Daingerfield. In lieu of flowers, the family requests that memorial contributions be made to: Daingerfield Fire Department. Please contact Jimmy Cornelius (903) -918-0090 or Travis Miller (903) 767-5635.
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I knew Danny for most of my 13 years here in Daingerfield. A fine neighbor, friend, fireman, and fellow Ham Radio operator, he had a big heart and truly cared about others. Those last 10 words would be his legacy.
He was active in Ham radio not just as an operator on the Daingerfield repeater, but was instrumental in Amateur Radio Emergency Services for Morris and Cass counties, plus Freedom Link SKYWARN weather network for the ArkLaTex.
Many called Danny “the luckiest person alive” as he went on a winning streak, winning raffles, door prizes, even the lottery. He beat the odds of Pancreatic cancer, too. And now he truly is the luckiest of all of us, sitting at the feet of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. We will miss you around here Danny, until we join you up there!
Karen Houston KM5A
Always enjoyed seeing Danny at the Ham radio meetings and area Hamfest. He enjoyed entering the room and saying, You boys can put your money back in your pocket cause I’m going to win the grand prize. A lot of the time he did. Danny has moved on to aa higher frequency. 73s Danny
Roger KB5ROD
i knew danny all his life he was my cousin i am so sorry for his family that he has passed away i cannot be there for the service but i am praying for his family love you DANNY PAUL
dannys aunt mary and his uncle levin dannys daddys brother
DANNYS MOTHER AMEY ANDHIS DADDY BUFORD
I, Wayne Miller, send my deepest heartfelt condolences for the family of Danny as his loss means so much to me and my late mother and father. Danny was one of a kind who deeply loved people through his Christian heart. He cared about others like no one else I know. In my thoughts I characterize him as a WONDERFUL CHRISTIAN MAN WITH A CHRIST LIKE HEART. LOVE YOU BROTHER. SEE YOU IN HEAVEN