Danny Dale “Dan” Atwood, 66, of Bellefontaine passed away on Friday, July 23, 2021 in Mary Rutan Hospital, Bellefontaine.
He was born in Liberty, Kentucky, on September 23, 1954, the son of the late Elmer Lee and Floye (Burchell) Atwood.
On May 23, 1976, he married Laura (Ray) Atwood and she survives in Bellefontaine.
He is also survived by a daughter, Kelly Atwood of Washington D.C., two sons, Daniel (Ashley) Atwood of Salt Lake City, UT and Andrew Atwood of Houston, TX, two grandchildren, Abigail and Samuel Atwood, and several nieces and nephews.
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by two brothers, Billy and Archie Atwood.
Dan worked as an accountant prior to his retirement. He was a member of Calvary Baptist Church, Bellefontaine. He enjoyed golfing and was a fan of the Cincinnati Bengals. He was always willing to help others and was a fine member of the community.
Pastor Jeffory Willetts will officiate a memorial service at 11 a.m. on Thursday, July 29, at the Calvary Baptist Church, 1140 Rush Ave, Bellefontaine. Visitation will be on Wednesday from 4 to 7 p.m. at the Eichholtz Daring & Sanford Funeral Home & Cremation Center, 321 N. Main St., Bellefontaine.
Memorial contributions may be made to Calvary Baptist Church, 1140 Rush Ave., Bellefontaine, OH 43311.
Eichholtz Daring & Sanford Funeral Home, Bellefontaine, is honored to serve the Atwood family and encourages anyone to share a fond memory or message of condolence at www.edsfh.com.