Dan L. Dacus

Dan Dacus, 76, of Lee's Summit, Mo., passed away Friday, March 20, 2009, at Centerpoint Medical Center after a short illness. Memorial services will be 2 p.m. Thursday, March 26, at the Langsford Funeral Home in Lee's Summit with visitation prior from 1 to 2 p.m. In lieu of flowers the family suggests memorial contributions may be made to PAWS, Inc., Box 16664, Raytown, MO 64133; Wayside Waifs, PO Box 9791, KCMO 64134-0791 or American Cancer Society. Dan was born Dec. 16, 1932, in Spearman, Texas, to Leo Francis and Willie Mary Clemmer Dacus. He was a veteran of the Korean War. Dan graduated from ENMU with a degree in Art. He was a Social Security Disability Specialist retiring in 1987 then working for Occudata, Inc. for several years. He is preceded in death by his wife, Rebecca Dacus, his infant son, two brothers and a sister. Survivors include his wife of 24 years, Marilyn Dacus; his children, John Dacus, Mary Dacus Hill, Andy Dacus and Joe Dacus; seven grandchildren; two great grandchildren; two brothers, Rodney Dacus and Alfred Hendrix; and his sister, Lee Watson. The family wishes to thank the staff at Centerpoint Medical Center, especially Jackie and Gail for their compassionate care of Dan during his final days. Arrangements: Langsford Funeral Home, 115 SW Third Street, Lee's Summit, MO 64063 (816) 524-3700.