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Dan was also known by those who loved him as the "Cookie Monster", "Dan the Man", and "Uncle Danny." He was born and raised in Southern Ohio and attended Eastern Kentucky University, graduating with a degree in horticulture. Dan was a decorated veteran, having received the Distinguished Flying Cross, as well as the Air Medal recognizing meritorious achievement while participating in aerial flight. He owned several businesses in Tennessee and Florida, specializing in art and clothing. Dan was also a shell enthusiast, and for several decades was the proprietor of "Dan's Shells" in Panama City Beach.
Dan is preceded in death by his parents, Mary and Cappy Pyle; and his beloved cat, Mr. Kitty.
Left to treasure his memory are his brothers, Jim, David (Linda) and Fred (Barbara); sisters, Ann (Greg) and Rebecca; as well as 11 nieces and nephews and 15 grand-nieces and nephews.
A private graveside service will be held in Spring 2024 at the family plot in Springfield Friends Cemetery in Wilmington, Ohio.
In Dan's memory, donations may be made to: VITAS Health Care Suites/Hospice, Panama City; or the American Cancer Society in support of Pancreatic Cancer Research.
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Paula Alexander
July 13, 2024
I'm so sad to hear of Danny's passing. I started working for Danny, I believe in 1977, at Treasure Island in Ft. Walton Beach, until he finally moved to PCB. I have many memories of Danny, some good some not so good. I loved it when the " shell truck" would come in from Panama City. He and I would go outside and into the back of that 18 wheeler and pick out shells to sell in Treasure Island. Danny trusted me with his business which really made me feel like someone special, especially since I was a young teenager only out of high school for a couple of years. We stayed in contact after he moved and I would visit him whenever possible. I don't think I ever missed calling him on his birthday. Danny was a great boss and even a better friend.
Paula Alexander
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Pattie Hurley
March 15, 2024
Daniel had the coolest shell store!
I spent some time shopping & chatting. Dan was always kind & super knowledgeable. He is missed by many!
Jennifer Dempsey
March 13, 2024
My family has a cottage on the same street as The Shell Shack and we enjoyed visiting with "Mr. Dan" each time we were there. He was especially kind to my daughter, who was four when they first met, (she is 21 now) and he would graciously spend time answering her questions about shells and sea- life even making paying customers wait until they were finished with their conversation. She never left without a "treat" from him. He taught her a lot over the years, and I learned a lot from their conversations, too! We will miss Mr. Dan. Our visit with him was a favorite part of each vacation. Sincerely, Jennifer Dempsey
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