Danny Lee Woodard

Danny Lee Woodard was born in Daingerfield, Texas, to the late Mel "Yak" Woodard and Merlene "Merk" Frazier.

On Thursday, July 2, 2026, Danny peacefully departed this earthly life in Tyler, Texas. At an early age, he accepted Jesus Christ as his Lord and Savior and was a faithful member of Victory Temple Church in Daingerfield, Texas.

Danny received his education through the Daingerfield Independent School District and graduated from Daingerfield High School. Following graduation, he worked a variety of jobs before beginning his career with Pilgrim's Pride in Mount Pleasant, Texas, in 1996. Through his dedication and strong work ethic, he advanced to the position of lead in his department. Danny faithfully served the company for nearly 30 years before retiring due to declining health.

Danny was preceded in death by his parents, Mel "Yak" Woodard and Merlene "Merk" Frazier Woodard; his beloved daughter, Montoya Rodgers of Houston, Texas; his brothers, Sammy Joe Woodard, and Charles Wayne Hood, all of Daingerfield, Texas; and Thomas Wayne Peters of Sulphur Springs, Texas.

He leaves to cherish his loving memory seven grandchildren and five great-grandchildren, all of Houston, Texas; his sisters, Annie Lou Woodard (Twin), Willie Jewel Miller, both of Daingerfield, Texas, and Gloria Henderson of Houston, Texas; his brothers, Willie Junior Woodard, Kelvin Woodard, Kelly Woodard (Vivian), all of Daingerfield, Texas, and Melvin Charles Woodard (Mae) of Crandall, Texas; his special friend, Cornelius Thursby of Mount Pleasant, Texas; along with a host of nieces, nephews, other relatives, and many dear friends who will forever cherish his memory.

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