Obituaries

August 31, 1936 to January 20, 2024

WINAMAC - JD Danford, 87, of Star City, passed away Saturday, Jan. 20, in Evansville.

He was born Aug. 31, 1936 in Monon, to the late John and Daisy [Watson] Danford.

JD Danford

He is survived by:
Ronda Denney, Winamac, Daughter
Cindy Rife, Cherokee, IA, Daughter
Diana (Danny) Farris, Logansport, Daughter
Brandon (Lana) Rife, Grandson
Megan (Max) Foster, Granddaughter
Natalie Farris, Granddaughter
Tyler Rife, Great-Grandson
Trista Rife, Great-Granddaughter
Norman Danford, Washington, IN, Brother
Vic Day, Monon, Brother-in-law
Several Nieces and Nephews

Preceded in death by:
Betty [Drach] Danford, Wife
Evelyn Clemons, Sister
Angie Day, Sister
Barbara Keiser, Sister
Gwen Bennett, Sister
Cleta Jo Danford, Infant Sister
Larry Danford, Brother
Bob Danford, Brother
Charles Danford, Infant Brother

Mr. Danford drove truck all his life. He also previously worked at Moyer Grain and the Pulaski County Highway Department, as well as for Tony Kasten and Mike McClure. McClure. He was a longtime member of the Star City Volunteer Fire Department. He loved spending time at his shop and listening to Bluegrass music.

In keeping with Mr. Danford’s wishes, a private graveside service will be held at Star City West Cemetery in Star City. Burial will follow at the cemetery.

Memorial donations may be made to Star City Volunteer Fire Department.

Online tributes may be made at www.frainmortuary.com.

Arrangements have been entrusted to Frain Mortuary in Winamac.