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Jessie Ray Danley, born July 19th, 1954, passed away at his home in Charlotte, Tennessee on June 30th, 2025, at the age of 70.
Jessie was a true outdoorsman. After spending his 30-year career as a wildlife technician at Cheatham Wildlife Management Area, he spent his retirement years tending his cattle, hogs and hay. Throughout this time, he enjoyed nothing more than a great hunt or landing a big catch. He always made time to grow the largest potatoes in his garden. He enjoyed good food and sharing it with others. Many friends have shared good times over his pit BBQ and the annual sausage making was his pride.
Visitation: will begin on Wednesday, July 02, 2025 from 5 – 8 PM, and will continue on Thursday, July 03, 2025 from 10:00 AM – until time of service.
Funeral Service: will begin at 1:00 PM on Thursday, July 03, 2025 from the Chapel of Spann Funeral Home with Angela Hayes & Ken Walker officiating.
Interment: will follow at the Danley Cemetery.
Survived by:
Wife of 53 years:
Donna Tolar Danley of Charlotte, TN
Daughter:
Amy Preuett (Jay) of Charlotte, TN
Grandson:
William “Will” Ray Preuett (Beth) of Charlotte, TN
Brother:
James “Jimmy” Robert Danley (Denise) of Charlotte, TN
Many nieces, nephews and cousins
Preceded in death by:
Parents: James Rudolph Danley and Ruby Nell Hamm Danley
Sister: Brenda Gray
Brother: Jerry Randall Danley
Arrangements by Spann Funeral Home & Cremation Services (615) 446-1123
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1961 Hwy 48 North, Dickson, TN 37055

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