Danny Wendell Heath

Danny Wendell Heath obituary, Camden, IN

Danny Wendell Heath

Danny Heath Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by Cree Funeral Home - Camden on Apr. 22, 2025.

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Danny Wendell Heath, 75, hung up his boots for the last time and peacefully went to rest in the arms of his Savior on April 20,2025 at 11:43 am.
Danny was born in Arkansas on November 19,1949. He grew up there and later moved to Indiana.
Danny joined the United States Marine Corps in 1967 and served in the Vietnam War. He earned several medals, including a Purple Heart and received an honorable discharge in 1971.
He was a "come as you are" kind of fella who enjoyed traveling, spending time with his family and all things fishing.
Danny is survived by his wife Benet Heath, son Christopher (Vanessa) Chalifoux, daughter Malisa (Kevin) Goad, daughter Sherri (Justin) Bennett, nine grandchildren, nine great-grandchildren, three sisters, one brother and many nieces and nephews.
Preceding him in death were his parents, four siblings and his best friends Sam and Gary.
Danny's life will be celebrated on Saturday April 26,2025 at Forever Grace Church 3631 N 650 W West Lafayette, IN 47906. Visitation will begin at 2pm EDT with service to follow at 3pm.
Semper Fi

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