JD Danford, 87, of Star City, passed away on Saturday, January 20, 2024 in Evansville.
He was born on August 31, 1936 in Monon, IN to the late John and Daisy [Watson] Danford. JD drove truck all his life.
He also had previously worked at Moyer Grain and the Pulaski County Highway Department as well as for Tony Kasten and Mike McClure.
JD loved spending time at his shop and listening to bluegrass music.
He is survived by:
Ronda Denney, Winamac, IN Daughter
Cindy Rife, Cherokee, IA Daughter
Diana (Danny) Farris, Logansport, IN Daughter
Brandon (Lana) Rife, Grandson
Megan (Max) Foster, Granddaughter
Natalie Farris, Granddaughter
Tyler Rife, Great Grandson
Trista Rife, Great Granddaughter
Norman Danford, Washington, IN Brother
Vic Day, Monon, IN Brother-in-law
Several Nieces and Nephews
Preceded in death by:
John and Daisy [Watson] Danford, Parents
Betty [Drach] Danford, Wife
Evelyn Clemons, Sister
Angie Day, Sister
Barbara Keiser, Sister
Gwen Bennett, Sister
Cleta Jo Danford, Infant Sister
Larry Danford, Brother
Bob Danford, Brother
Charles Danford, Infant Brother
Cremation will take place at Frain Crematory in Winamac, IN.
In keeping with JD’s wishes, private graveside services will be held at Star City West Cemetery in Star City.
Burial will take place at Star City West Cemetery in Star City.
Memorial Contributions may be made to Star City Fire Department.
Online Tributes may be made at www.frainmortuary.com.
Arrangements have been entrusted to Frain Mortuary in Winamac.
