Walhonding - Danny W. Beckett, 57, died Wednesday April 20, 2011 at his residence.
He was born March 7, 1954 in Ashland to Josephine M. (Butler) and Hubert H. Beckett. He was retired from Carmeuse (formerly Millwood Sand Plant), and was a member of the Local GMP Union #164. He was also a member of the Free Pentecostal Holiness Church.
Danny is survived by his parents; Hubert and Josephine of Killbuck, 3 brothers; Roland, David, and Hubert "Buddy" (Mandy) Beckett all of Killbuck, 2 sisters; Brenda (Gary) Scott, and Judy Rissler of Stillwell, 3 sons; Daniel (Karen) Beckett of Gambier, Casey (Tracy) Beckett of Howard, and Joshua (Sandra) Beckett of Howard, 6 grandchildren; Raymond, Nicholas, Elisa, Ethan, Austin, and Dustin, one expectant grandchild; Ashlee, and his companion and friend; Dora Elswick.
He was preceded in death by his wife; Barbara R. (Oliver) Beckett.
A funeral service will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Saturday April 23, 2011 at the Fischer Funeral Home in Danville. Pastor Darren Shafer will officiate. Burial will follow in Mount Vernon Memorial Gardens. Calling hours will be from 5-8:00 on Friday at the funeral home.
Memorial contributions can be made to Hospice of Knox County; 17700 Coshocton Rd., Mount Vernon, 43050.
