Roger Danny Elrod

Roger Dan "Danny" Elrod, 63, or Fannett, Texas went to be with the Lord on September 2, 2014. He was born on November 11, 1950 to Cecil and Ruby Elrod. Danny was a native of Port Arthur, Texas and a 1970 graduate of Thomas Jefferson High School. Danny was a U. S. Army veteran, serving in Vietnam and then stationed in Japan as a military police. He was an electrician for 40 years at Valero Refinery in Port Arthur, Texas, Local 2286. He was also a member of Knights of Columbus and St. Mary's Catholic Church. Danny was always working from trimming horses to selling horses and making all the auction barns around. Danny loved his family, his horses, and most of all his many trips to Palestine with his grandkids. He loved life and was a man of few words. He was rough tough and truly a honorable cowboy. His legacy will live on through his son and grandsons. Danny is survived by his wife of 40 years, Sherry Smith Elrod(on August 30, 1974); son, Danny and wife Jean Elrod of Fannett; daughters, Jennifer and husband Kyle Witherspoon of Anahuac, Stacy and husband Thad LeNormand of Hamshire; six grandchildren, Saige LeNormand, Lane and Josie Elrod, Clay, Jace, and Shae Witherspoon. Also two special extended family members Casey and Hollie Wells and numerous friends and family. Funeral services will be at 11:00 a.m., Friday, September 5, 2014 at St. Mary's Catholic Church in Fannett with Reverend James D. (Jim) McClintock officiating. Burial will follow at Fairview Cemetery in Winnie, Texas. A visitation for family and friends will be Thursday evening from 5:00 p.m.-8:00 p.m. with a 6:00 p.m. Vigil Service at Levingston Funeral Home in Groves, Texas. Pallbearers will be Pat Lutelle, Percy Plessala, Ronnie Wyble, Richard Zapf, Walter Boudreaux, Jace Witherspoon, Edgar Haynes, and Pete Patel. Honorary Pallbearers will be Ronnie Washburn, Lane Elrod, Clay Witherspoon, Mike Herrington, Danny Elrod, Kyle Witherspoon, Thad LeNormand, and Casey Wells. The family would like to send a special thanks to Dr. Kimberly Pitts and Staff for their exceptional care. Also thanks to our special friends and community for all the love and support throughout Danny's illness. Thanks also to Ervin Wright for singing "The Cowboy Rides Away" and Nancy Gregory for singing "Amazing Grace". He always told his grandchildren that "Pop will always be in their hearts". In lieu of flowers, family request Donations in Danny's name can be made to the American Cancer Society.