Dan Todd

William Dan Todd age 82 of Purcell, went home to be with his Lord on Thursday night, April 13, 2023 at Purcell Municipal Hospital. Dan was born on June 8, 1940 in Dresden, Tennessee. He was the 2nd of four children born to Finis J. Todd and Susan Kathryn (Perry) Todd. Dan grew up in Dresden, TN, where he graduated high school with the class of 1959. A few years later Dan married the love of his life, Joan Danner. They were married on April 18, 1962 in Sharon, TN and together raised two children, Greg and Susie. Dan served in the Tennessee National Guard from 1960 to1971 making rank of First Lieutenant. He lived and worked in Tennessee for GTE for several years before moving to Florida where he lived for 13 years. While living in Florida he continued working for the Telephone Co. and he and Joan also owned and operated a Deli. In the 1980's they moved back to Tennessee where he owned his own telephone cable splicing business and he and Joan owned a steak restaurant. After retiring in 2014, they moved to Purcell to be close to their daughter and grandchildren. In his earlier years, Dan enjoyed hunting and fishing. He also liked riding 4 wheelers and working on them. He was an avid gardener and loved working in the yard. Most of all, Dan loved people and never met a stranger. He was a member of the Purcell First Baptist Church and was a board member at the Purcell Senior Citizens Center. He was a wonderful father, a loving grandfather and a dear friend to many. He was preceded in death by: Parents, Finis "Dick" and Kathryn Todd, Wife, Joan Todd on May 8, 2021, Sister, Robbie Harmon, Brothers, Ray and Ted Todd. He is survived by: Children, Greg Todd and wife Ashley of Golden, CO. Susie Bridgers and husband Charlie of Purcell, 3 grandchildren, Katie Todd, Callie and Darby Bridgers, 3 sisters-in-law, Carolyn Todd of Memphis, TN, Maxine Garner of Dresden, TN, Brenda Danner Smith of Jackson, TN. A close friend, Shirley James of Tribbey, OK, Several nieces, nephews, cousins and a host of friends Funeral services will be 2:00 PM Thursday, April 20, 2023 at Wilson-Little Funeral Home in Purcell, OK. Burial will be at Hillside Cemetery in Purcell. Memorials may be made to the Women's Hope Ministries, c/o Purcell First Baptist Church, 400 W. Main St. Purcell, OK. 73080. Send online condolences at www.wilsonlittle.com

Dan Todd

June 8, 1940 - April 13, 2023