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Daniel Leonard Obituary
Daniel "Big Dan" Leonard, born July 12, 1960, in Garden Grove, California passed away on Thursday, September 4, 2025.
Dan is survived by his daughters, Erin Madden and Cari and Justin Reeves; sisters Suzanne Leonard-Rios and Karen "Kay" Leonard; honorary Mom to Erin and Cari, Marie Lawrence; as well as numerous and beloved nieces, nephews, cousins, and friends. He was preceded in death by his parents, James "Buck" and Barbara Eller Leonard; a brother, Sammuel Clay Leonard; and sisters Jimmie Darlene Dutton, Jeryl Dean Champion, and Carla June Lopez.
Visitation will be held from 2 to 4 p.m. on Saturday, September 13, 2025, at Cornwell Funeral Home Chapel, located at 207 Quay St., Dardanelle, AR 72834.
Arrangements by Cornwell Funeral Home and River Valley Cremations in Dardanelle. Online Guest Book and Condolences at www.cornwellfuneralhomes.com.
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Randy Harman
September 13, 2025
I remember working with Big Dan at the highway department and he would always have a smile on his face and there was never a dull moment when I was working with him lol. He was a good man and will be missed by many. May he RIP
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