Daniel Lee Presley

1952 - 2025

Daniel Lee Presley, of Bolivar, went to be with the Lord on Saturday, Nov. 8, 2025, after a lengthy illness of Leukemia. Dan was born to Ruth (Denney) and Milferd Wayne Presley, who preceded him in death, on Oct. 18, 1952, in Springfield.
Raised in the Willard and Morrisville area, Dan was saved at the age of eight at Noble Hill Baptist Church. He graduated from Marion C. Early High School in 1970 in Morrisville, where he enjoyed playing basketball and art. He joined the Army reserves out of high school and served for a short time. His creativity turned into making old furniture into lovely, restored antiques. That same passion was ignited with his love of cars as he enjoyed tearing them down and restoring them piece by piece. His mother once said, as a child, Dan would get a model car for his birthday and put it all together, then heat up a butter knife on the stove and start carving on it - turning the
model car into a one-of-a-kind hot rod!
Dan married Teri Lewis Jan. 27, 1989. Dan owned several businesses from hair salons, restaurants, a donut shop, and finally an antique store and bakery, where he and his wife, Teri, had an opportunity to go back to his love of furniture restoration. He laughingly would comment, "I love turning a sow's ear into a silk purse!" His creativity was unmatched, and he took countless loads of furniture to Texas, where they couldn't seem to get enough.
Dan is survived by his wife, Teri Presley; his son, Brandon Presley; his brother, Stan Presley and wife Kaye; his sister Teresa Presley Cutler and husband Don; his stepmother Connie Presley; brother-in-law Kip Lewis; sister-in-law Sue Pope; as well as several nieces, nephews, other relatives, and friends.
Visitation will be Friday, Nov. 14, from 5 to 7 p.m. at Pitts Chapel. Funeral services will take place Saturday, Nov. 15, at 11a.m. at the funeral home with Pastor Eric Bates officiating. Burial will follow at Greenwood Cemetery, Bolivar. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Missions fund through Morrisville Church, 454 Maple Street, Morrisville, MO 65710. Online condolences may be made at greenlawnfuneralhome.com. Arrangements have been entrusted to Pitts Chapel, Bolivar.
May the Lord Bless You and Keep You
May the Lord make his face shine on you and be gracious to you
May the Lord turn his face toward you and give you peace.
Numbers 6: 24-26
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