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Danny Gresham

09/18/1954 - 01/10/2020

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Obituary For Danny Gresham

Danny Gresham, 65, of Sedalia, MO, passed away Friday, January 10, 2020 at University of Kansas Medical Center in Kansas City, KS. He was born on September 18, 1954 in Sedalia, the son of Joe Wesley and Zella Marie (Gatewood) Gresham, who preceded him in death.

On November 22, 1990 in Sedalia, he was united in marriage to Carlyn Curry, who survives of the home.

Danny liked watching wrestling and Westerns on TV, reading books, taking care of plants, and exercising. He really enjoyed telling jokes and pulling pranks. He was a lyrical genius. He really enjoyed his kids, grandkids, and pets. Danny served his country honorably in the United States Army. He was a great and loving husband, father, uncle, brother, and friend. He was loved by all.

Besides his wife, survivors include one daughter, Holly Morgan (Chad); four sons, Danny Gresham, Jr (Kelli), Shaun Gresham, Jacob Schock, and Adam Schock (Kenna); one brother, Joe (Mary) Gresham of Fort Worth, TX; three sisters, Tonya Willis of Sedalia, MO, Cheryl Lehmeyer (Brad) of Sedalia, MO, and Julie Streich (Dean) of Belton, MO; thirteen grandchildren, Nicholas, Chance, and Tristan Gresham; Gauge, Cain, and Ashlyn Young; Jack Morgan; and Ian, Adriana, Elijah, Riley, Lillianna, and Leighton; and many nieces, nephews, great nieces, and great nephews.

Besides his parents, he was preceded in death by a brother, Ronnie Dean Gresham; and two sisters, Linda Lockhart and Baby Sandra Sue Gresham.

Memorial services will be held at 10:00 a.m on Monday, January 27, 2020 at the Seventh-day Adventist Church, Sedalia, MO, with Pastor Albert Oetman officiating.

Visitation will be one hour prior to the service at the church.

Burial will be at Crown Hill Cemetery, Sedalia, MO with full military honors conducted by Sedalia VFW Post 2591 and the Missouri Army National Guard.

Arrangements are under the direction of Rea Funeral Chapel.

Services

27 Jan

Visitation

09:00 AM - 10:00 AM

Seventh Day Adventist 29531 US-50 Sedalia, MO 65301 Get Directions »
27 Jan

Memorial Service

10:00 AM

Seventh Day Adventist 29531 US-50 Sedalia, MO 65301 Get Directions »
27 Jan

Burial / Interment

11:00 AM

Crown Hil Cemetery 701 N. Engineer Sedalia, MO 65301 Get Directions »
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  • 01/17/2020

    My deepest sympathy for Danny's family in this time of sadness. May understanding and peace fill their hearts.

  • 01/14/2020

    So sorry for your loss.

  • 01/14/2020

    I am sad my long time friend has left us. I should have been a better friend an came to see him more. My heart aches for his family and loved ones. Rest now gentile man.

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