He is survived by his wife of 52 years, Debbie Patterson; daughter Rene and husband Lorenzo Clay of Beaumont; son Richard and wife Valerie Patterson of Evadale; grandchildren Ciarah Patterson of Everett, Washington, Kaitlin and husband Cpl. Jordan Herring of El Paso (Fort Bliss), Mykenzie Clay and Jairus Boswell of Beaumont, Tylor Clay of Beaumont, Kaden, Khai, Konnor, Kash Patterson, all of Evadale, Texas; 4 great grandchildren, Aubrielle, Brayden, Baby "C" Herring all of El Paso, and Grasen "Rasen" Brin Butler of Beaumont, Texas, sister-in-law, Lynnette Trammell; as well as numerous nieces, nephews, and friends.
A Celebration of Daniel's Life will be held on Saturday, October 31, 2020 at 10:00 a.m. at Forest Lawn Memorial Park, 4955 Pine St., Beaumont, Texas at the Veteran Memorial Garden.
Daniel graduated from French High School C/O '66. He married the love of his life, Debbie in August of 1968. In that same year, he was drafted into the U.S. Army and proudly served 2 years in Vietnam. He attended trade school and became a pipefitter for Local 195 for over 30 years. He loved his country, family, the Dallas Cowboys, western's, Buc-ee's, and loved Whataburger where he got a whataburger with mustard, and extra pickles at least twice a week, and he loved the Oak Ridge Boys. Being a "Paw Paw" was one of his greatest joys and he loved when everyone went over on Sunday's to eat and have family time.
In lieu of flowers, please make a donation to the Wounded Warrior Project.
The family request that mask please be worn, and social distancing please be observed.
