Danny Maurice Trichell

Funeral Services for Danny Trichell will be held at 11:00 AM Saturday, February 1, 2025 in the Chapel of Griffin Funeral Home, 911 Warren Drive, West Monroe, LA with Pastor James Hudson officiating. Visitation will be held from 10:00-11:00 AM at the funeral home. Interment will follow at Laing Davis Scott Family Cemetery, 69 Dannehl Rd, Rayville, LA.
Danny was first and foremost a man of God who loved Jesus and His people. He pastored The Church for 24 years. He believed every Christain should be a minister and that most ministry should be outside the church walls. He ministered in homeless shelters and soup kitchens, rehabs and motorcycle rallies. He started a phenomenal prison ministry going into Louisiana prisons and detention centers. He was a part time chaplain and later a volunteer chaplain. He became a pioneer in establishing resources for inmates returning to society. He also ministered in Haiti and Ghana West Africa.
He has been a motorcycle enthusiast since his teen years and became a vital part of the motorcycle community. Danny loved the outdoors whether it was fishing, hunting, camping or riding, he wanted to be outside. Danny absolutely loved music and passed this love of music to his kids and grandchildren. He played several instruments but loved the guitar. Danny was a member of the Butte Tribe of Bayou Baourbeaux and served his tribe as an honored Christian spiritual leader. Danny was a pastor, husband, father, grandfather, friend, biker, musician, gardener and chef. He will be missed.
Danny was preceded in death by his mothers, Ruby McDaniel and Maudell Martin and his fathers,Arvil McDaniel and Vernon Trichell. Sisters Billie Ruth Stephan, Gean Duffy and Marilyn Lay and brother Larry Martin.
Danny is survived by wife, Terry Stephens Trichell, children, Mandy Trichell, Gabrielle Trichell, James Trichell, Candace Trichell, Jessica Stanley, Angel Kelley and husband Brian, Jon Trichell and 14 grandchildren; Brothers Eugene Trichell and Kenneth Martin, Sisters Rhonda McDaniel, Vemadell Moss, Kellye Block and Sue Naron.
Pallbearers are Joshua Young, Tim Stampley, Richard "Doc" White, Jack Davenport, Moose Womack, Bruce Hummer and Allen Ashley.
Honorary pallbearers are Daniel Howington and the congregation at The Church.
In lieu of flowers donations may be sent to The Church or a prison ministry of your choice.