Danny L Terrell

He was born November 4, 1950 in Pekin to James Franklin and Delola K. (Watson) Terrell.

Surviving are his mother of Topeka; 2 daughters, Toni (Greg) Salla of Topeka and Carol Miller of Manito; 3 grandchildren, Daniel Salla and Scott Salla, both of Topeka, and  Ellie Logue of Manito; 1 brother, James Terrell, Sr. of St.Louis, Missouri; 5 sisters, Judy (Edward) Smith and Janie (Mike) Kolves, both of Topeka, Gerry (Ted) Albert of Anna, Linda (Dan) Gordon and Jan (Tim) Danner, both of Forest City; and many nieces and nephews.

He was preceded in death by his father and 1 niece

Danny was a timber worker in the area for 30 years.

He served in the U.S. Army during the Viet Nam War where he earned a purple heart and a bronze star.

Danny was a member and past commander of the Havana Veterans of Foreign Wars.

He enjoyed fishing and being with his grandchildren.

His funeral will be at10 a.m., Wednesday at Preston-Hanley Funeral Homes & Crematory in Pekin. Rev. James Terrell, Jr will officiate.  Visitation will be 1 hour prior to the funeral at the funeral home.  Burial will be in Forest City Cemetery in Forest City.

Memorial contributions may be made to his family.

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