Danny Gayle Millard, 76, passed away Tuesday, February 3, 2026 in Cullman and was born December 20, 1949 in North Platte, Nebraska to Dorsey and Thelma (Weber) Millard.
Dan married Linda Sprague March 14, 1971. They had one son, Danny, Jr. Dan served in the U.S. Navy Construction Battalion in Vietnam and the Salvation Army, serving in California, Washington, Colorado, and Wyoming. He retired from Clinton Iowa School district as the district painter in 2019 moving to Addison to be near his son and family. Dan loved to fish, play sports, work on cars, and remodel homes. He was an avid freshwater aquarium enthusiast, raising African Cichlids.
Dan is survived by his wife of 54 years, Linda; his son, Danny (Jennifer); granddaughters, Sadie (Andrew) Lohse and Taylor Millard (Taylor Wilson) and brother Don.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Dorsey and Thelma Millard and brothers, Jim and David.
A private memorial service has been held. Nichols Funeral Home assisted the family.
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