Danny Eddington

Danny Eddington obituary, Springfield, MO

Danny Eddington

Danny Eddington Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by Greenlawn Funeral Home North on Aug. 25, 2022.

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Danny Kay Eddington of Willard Mo passed away at home on Tuesday August 23,2022. He was born March 11, 1952 in Springfield MO to David and Bonnie Eddington. Danny joined the military with his best friend Don Harvey in June of 1970. They joined on the buddy plan and was able to do basic training together. From there he went to Korea for a year and then finished his tour state side. He often talked of his time in the military. When he got out of the military, he went to work for the Frisco Railroad and then later worked at Litton and retired from St. Johns. He was a member of the St. Joseph Catholic church. He loved hunting, fishing, being outdoors and spending time with his grand kids.
Danny was preceded in death by the love of his life Denita Eddington, parents David and Bonnie Eddington, siblings David Lee, Ellen Ruth, Georgia Mae, Allen Wade, Susanne, Vicky, JD and Winfield Junior.
He was survived by his step- daughter Tasha Hennigh, her husband Brian Hennigh and their daughter Payge, step- Daughter Tonya Moore, husband Rick Moore and daughters Hope and Faith, daughter Dana Perkins, husband Lloyd, children, Tanner and Elvin and great grandson Hendrix, son Adam Eddington, wife Adrienne and children, Aiden, Tyton and Shaun, best Friends Don Harvey, Volley Poindexter, his sister Doris, brother in law Bobby Downs, wife Terry, sister in law Patricia Brigance, husband Doug, sister in law Libbie Downs, countless other family and friends and his dog Roxie.

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