 West Hill Cemetery Sherman, Texas  Sherman, Texas - Daniel P. "Dan" Ecker, III was born in Tulsa, Oklahoma on August 7, 1949, son of Letha Maurine Waters Ecker and Daniel P. Ecker, Jr. He passed away unexpectedly the morning of May 25, 2020 in Sherman, Texas, at the age of 70. Known to his wife as "Dan," his sisters as "Danny," his daughter as "Dad," his grandkids as "Eck," and even "Dan, Dan the Bubble Gum Man," and "the Candy Man" to kids at church, he was much more than can be contained in a few newspaper paragraphs. Dan was a devoted husband, loving father, and generous, thoughtfal friend. Dan was a special man. As a teenager he dedicated himself to becoming an Eagle Scout in the BSA. Later he took great pride in being a Texas A&M Aggie. He was a top grade historian, especially when dealing with World War II. In fact, some would say he was a fount of advice, wisdom, and a plethoa of random, yet interesting facts! Through the years, Dan was priviledged to work for several companies but best loved his time as sales manager for American General Life Insurance. He had a heart for people and loved the opportunity his job gave him to get to know others. After retirement Dan became an (even more) avid griller, and, to the surprise of his family, developed a love of gardening. As a result, he became an amateur weatherman of sorts, studying multiple weather apps daily. He truly loved his church family. For over 40 years, Dan faithfully served as a Sunday School teacher, the last almost 30 years of which were for the Adult 4 class at Forest Avenue Baptist Church. He had a passion for studying God's word. Dan is survived by his wife, JoAnn Street Ecker, of Sherman; who would've celebrated their 50th anniversary this May 31; daughter, Heather Kelley and husband, Ken,, of Denison; grandson, Kaleb Kelley and wife, Terra, of Sherman; granddaughter, Hannah Kelley, of Denison; great-grandchildren, Dayton and Denver Kelley, of Sherman; 2 sisters, Jana Bryant and husband, Ernie, of Thackerville, Oklahoma; and Edith Allison of Abiquiu, New Mexico; sister-in-law, Janet Cox and husband, Wally, of Gainesville; sister-in-law, Janelle Jackson, of Rockdale; and many nieces and nephews who, though not seen often enough, are loved nonetheless. Dan was preceded in death by his parents. services were held Friday afternoon, May 29, 2020, followed by graveside services at West Hill Cemetery. Arrangements were under the direction of Waldo Funeral Home. Pallbearers were Robert "RT" Taylor, Ken Kelley, Wally Cox, Larry Blevins, Randy Clark, and Tim Johnson. Memorials may be made to the Forest Avenue Baptist Building Fund, Sherman, Texas. - - - Waldo Funeral Home West Hill Cemetery Elaine Nall Bay ©2020 If you find any of Grayson County TXGenWeb links inoperable, please send me a message. |