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Dannie Rex Eeds

1937 - 2024

Dannie Rex Eeds obituary, 1937-2024, Durant, OK

BORN

1937

DIED

2024

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Resthaven Funeral Home

44909 Highway 3

Shawnee, Oklahoma

Dannie Eeds Obituary

DANNIE REX EEDS Dannie Rex Eeds, 86, passed away on Monday, April 15, 2024, surrounded by loved ones. Dannie Eeds was born in Stratford, Okla., on June 22, 1937, to the late Jack and Ina Eeds. Dannie went to and graduated from Stratford school system. He enjoyed playing sports and was especially reminiscent of his time playing basketball. After graduation, Dannie attended a trade school leading him to a 40 plus year career with Wrangler Corporation. His job led him to continue with Wrangler Corporation in Clarksville, Texas, where he raised his family until 1991. After leaving Clarksville, he returned to Seminole, Okla., finally retiring in Earlsboro, Okla. He met Peggy Sangster while working in an office and they were married on December 15, 1961. They had five children, Tod, Carmen, Jerry, Scott, and Tammy. Dannie is preceded in death by his youngest daughter, Tammy Heflin, parents, Jack and Ina Eeds, and sisters, Wanda Fae Flowers and Eva Mae Flowers. He is survived by his wife, Peggy Eeds, and children, Tod and Linda Eeds, Carmen and Chip Vance, Jerry and Cindy Eeds, and Scott and Melissa Eeds. He has 11 grandchildren and 15 great-grandchildren. His services will be held at Resthaven Funeral Home and Memorial Park in Shawnee, Okla. Visitation will be Saturday, April 20 at 1 p.m. with the service starting at 2 p.m. in the funeral home chapel. Burial will be immediately after the service at Resthaven Memorial Park cemetery.

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Published by The Shawnee News-Star from Apr. 17 to Apr. 18, 2024.

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Tori Humphres

April 18, 2024

The sweetest man with the funniest songs. My heart goes out to Peggy and his family.

Harla Vickery

April 18, 2024

i will always remember his bright smile and infectious laugh! he brought so much joy to the ones he was around and never failed to make sure you knew about his sweet wife peggy!

Carla Watts

April 17, 2024

When he was singing, he made up his own songs to suit him. Love you papa

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20

Visitation

1:00 p.m.

Resthaven Funeral Home

44909 Highway 3, Shawnee, OK 74801

Apr

20

Service

2:00 p.m.

Resthaven Funeral Home

44909 Highway 3, Shawnee, OK 74801

Apr

20

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Resthaven Memorial Park cemetery

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44909 Highway 3, Shawnee, OK 74801

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