Daniel John Teixeira

Mr. Daniel John Teixeira, age 79, of Douglas, Georgia, passed away unexpectedly on Tuesday, August 26, 2025 at his residence following a sudden medical event. Mr. Teixeira was born August 4, 1946 to the late Manuel Teixeira and the late Maria Netto Teixeira. He made his career as a mobile home escort driver and was of the Catholic faith. Mr. Teixeira is survived by his daughter, Christine Harper of Nicholls, Georgia; 2 grandchildren: Kristin Burkett and husband Brandon of Broxton, Georgia and Jacob Spivey of Georgetown, Georgia; 3 great-grandchildren: Harper, Analeigh, and Lauren Burkett; 2 sisters: Dorothy Cauntinho and husband Joseph of New Bedford, Massachusetts and Mary Paulich-Paglicclo and husband Richard of Rocky Hill, Connecticut; 4 brothers: Fernando Teixeira of Windsor Lock, Connecticut, Ernest Teixeira and wife Katherine of Broad Brook, Connecticut, James Teixeira and wife Linda of North Carolina, Gabe Teixeira of Broadbrook, Connecticut; along with a number of nieces, nephews, and extended family members. Along with his parents, Mr. Teixeira was preceded in death by his wife, Linda Sue Teixeira; a sister, Linda Gomez; and 2 brothers; Junior Teixeira and Arnold Teixeira. A graveside funeral and interment will be held for Mr. Teixeira at Metts Family Cemetery in Alapaha, Georgia on Saturday morning, August 30, 2025 at 11:00 AM with Rev. Donald R. Fender officiating. Condolences, kind words and fond memories may be shared with Mr. Teixeira's family at www.ricketsonfuneralhome.com. The Teixeira family is being served by the kind and compassionate staff of Ricketson Funeral Home, Inc. of Douglas, Georgia.