Daniel John Mead

It is with deep sorrow that we announce the passing of Daniel John Mead, 79, who passed away peacefully on Friday, January 9, 2026, at home in Arlington, Texas from a long battle with Congestive Heart Failure. Dan was born on March 14, 1946, at Pasadena Hospital in Pasadena, Texas to Deward Hiram Mead and Mary “Louise” Lock. Dan lived a life marked by faith, love and unwavering devotion to his family.

Dan was a proud graduate of Southeast High School, Cherokee, Kansas (1964). Following graduation, Dan joined the AirForce and was discharged in August 1968. On August 31, 1968, Dan married the love of his life, Lois Maxwell Mead. Dan attended Pittsburg State University, formerly known as Kansas State College, graduating with an accounting degree in the spring of 1971. Dan first went to work for an oil company in Tulsa, OK. From there, Dan moved his family to Sherman, Texas while working as an auditor for the IRS and the SEC. Once he completed the CPA exam, he moved to Arlington, Texas and worked for small firms before opening his own practice in 1980, retiring December 2021. Dan also was part of the National Guard and the AirForce reserve.

Together with Lois, the Meads created a loving and nurturing home. Their 57-year marriage was a testament to the strength of their bond and devotion to each other. Dan and Lois raised two daughters, Mylora and Dana, and shared the joys of family life.

In his spare time, Dan enjoyed a number of hobbies and was active in organizations such as the Arlington Optimist Club and Ducks Unlimited. He loved fishing, playing cards, and was an avid breakfast lover, making time in his mornings for friends and family alike. Dan loved to make pancakes for his grandchildren, even taking his batter and griddle over to their home on Saturday mornings. He also spent a great deal of time with his grandchildren, trying to never miss a sporting event or a recital. Family and friends fondly remember his sense of humor, love of jokes, storytelling, and lively energy. He also celebrated holidays with style, dying his beard green every St. Patrick’s Day and claiming the role of Santa during the Christmas season.

Dan is survived by his wife, Lois; his two daughters, Mylora Frazor (son-in-law Joey), Dana Mead; his grandchildren, Grace Frazor (fiancé Austin Cruz), Thomas Frazor (granddaughter-in-law Shelby); nephews, Don Mead, Doug Mead, Todd Mead, Chris Mead; nieces, Shelly McDonald, Teresa Tiesma, Shari Mullen, and Sue Sundheimer. He was preceded in death by his siblings John Ricci, Dia Farrell, DW “Dub” Mead, Ted Mead and Donna Horning.

Visitation will be on Thursday, January 15, 2026 5 pm - 7 pm, Moore Funeral Home, Arlington, Texas, Celebration of Life will be Friday, January 16, 2026 @ 3 pm at Moore Funeral Home, Arlington, Texas.

In lieu of flowers, the family kindly requests donations to American Heart Assoc., www.heart.org or Methodist Children’s Home, www.mch.org.