Danny Baldree

Danny Baldree was born in Stamford, Texas on Nov. 21, 1947, to Cecil and Leona (Jared) Baldree. He passed away in Stigler on Oct. 17, 2020, at the age of 72.

He is survived by his children, Dana Baldree Ashley and husband, J.R., Dustie Fuller and Shane Fuller, Josh Baar and Brenda, Scotty Baldree, Wayne Copeland and wife, Lisa Copeland, Caleb Copeland and Amanda Autrey and husband, Cody; his grandchildren, Shane Holdridge, Miranda, Dominique, Tessla, Mikayla, Arroyo, Brian, Caleb Jackson and wife, Samantha, Lilly Autrey, Kayly Autrey, Trinity Autrey, Sydney Copeland, Nathan Copeland, Kevin Copeland and Isla Copeland; his great-grandchildren Zaeya Fernandez and Evelyn Andrews; his sister-in-law, Lynn Copeland; and Nathan and Sydney’s mom, Melanie Lamb.

Danny was preceded in death by his wife, Nancy Baldree; and his parents, Cecil and Leona Baldree.

Danny served in the Army during the Vietnam Era. 

Danny was an owner/operator interstate truck driver for 34 years. He worked for seven years as a police officer for the City of Fort Worth and as a Sheriff for Tarrant County in Texas.  

Danny enjoyed hunting and fishing. He considered his greatest accomplishments the time he served his country and protecting and serving his fellow citizens as a police officer.

Viewing was held at Mallory Chapel in Stigler from noon to 5 p.m. on Monday, Oct. 19; from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday and Friday, Oct. 20, 21, 22 and 23; with family visitation on Friday from 5 to 7 p.m.

Funeral services will be held at Mallory Chapel in Stigler at 1 p.m. on Saturday, Oct. 24 with the Rev. Tim Turner officiating.  

Military Honors will be provided by Stigler VFW Post #4446.