Daniel "Danny" E. Berney

Daniel "Danny" E. Berney obituary, Jefferson City, TN

Daniel "Danny" E. Berney

Daniel Berney Obituary

Visit the Farrar Funeral Home - Jefferson City website to view the full obituary.

Daniel “Danny” E. Berney, age 83 of Jefferson City, TN, went to be with the Lord on December 19, 2025 surrounded by his family. He was a member of First United Methodist Church of Jefferson City. He was an avid history lover and reader. He served in the Air Force and then retired from Norfolk Southern Railway after 35 years of service. He had a strong love for his family and lived a life of determination, strong principles, and willpower.

He is preceded in death by his parents; Gerald and Mickey Berney; brother, Steve Berney; and twin sisters, Melissa and Sarah Berney. He is survived by his wife of 46 years, Betty Berney; daughters, Allison (Mike) Herron, Karen (Kyle) Loveday, and Kim Curl; grandchildren, Craig (Christia) McGhee, Stephen (Megan) Skeen, Chase (Kenzie) McGhee, Caitlyn Loveday, Sydney Curl, and Valerie Curl; great grandchildren, Cambree and Cayne; brother, Pat (Barbara) Berney; and special thanks to U.T. Hospice and special caregivers, Kelly Murphy and Carolyn Soward.

Family will receive friends from 11:00 until 1:00 p.m. on Tuesday, December 23, 2025 at Farrar Funeral Home. A military graveside service will follow at 2:00 p.m. at Jefferson Memorial Gardens with Rev. Kristie Banes officiating. In lieu of flowers donations may be made to First United Methodist Church of Jefferson City or Second Harvest Food Bank.

Arrangements by Farrar Funeral Home in Jefferson City, TN

To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.

Farrar Funeral Home - Jefferson City

411 W Broadway Blvd, Jefferson City, TN 37760

Make a Donation
in Daniel Berney's name

How to support Daniel's loved ones
Attending a Funeral: What to Know

You have funeral questions, we have answers.

Read more
Should I Send Sympathy Flowers?

What kind of arrangement is appropriate, where should you send it, and when should you send an alternative?

Read more
What Should I Write in a Sympathy Card?

We'll help you find the right words to comfort your family member or loved one during this difficult time.

Read more
Poems of Mourning and Comfort

The best poems for funerals, memorial services, and cards.

Read more
Resources to help you cope with loss
How to Cope With Grief

Information and advice to help you cope with the death of someone important to you.

Read more
Estate Settlement Guide

If you’re in charge of handling the affairs for a recently deceased loved one, this guide offers a helpful checklist.

Read more
How to Write an Obituary

Need help writing an obituary? Here's a step-by-step guide...

Read more
Obituaries, grief & privacy: Legacy’s news editor on NPR podcast

Legacy's Linnea Crowther discusses how families talk about causes of death in the obituaries they write.

Read more
Ways to honor Daniel Berney's life and legacy
Obituary Examples

You may find these well-written obituary examples helpful as you write about your own family.

Read more
How to Write an Obituary

Need help writing an obituary? Here's a step-by-step guide...

Read more
Obituary Templates – Customizable Examples and Samples

These free blank templates make writing an obituary faster and easier.

Read more
How Do I Write a Eulogy?

Some basic help and starters when you have to write a tribute to someone you love.

Read more