Daniel Troy Haney was born on October 30, 1951, and passed away July 2, 2022, after a hard-fought, month-long battle with medical issues.  Daniel was an honorably discharged veteran who had been exposed to Agent Orange in Viet Nam.  He received a National Defense Service Medal, the Vietnam Service Medal, a Bronze Star, and the Republic of Viet Nam Campaign Medal.  He also was a Sharp Shooter on the M-16 Rifle.  Daniel served with valor and dignity.  He was proud of his service but wouldn't talk much about it.

Daniel was a good friend to many people around town.  He rode his bicycle everywhere and loved to go to Stranger than Fiction bookstore, talk books, and visit.  He was a voracious reader and was interesting to talk to because he knew so much about so many things.   The nurses at all three hospitals Daniel was in said that he always made them leave his room laughing. He was a joy to be around.

Daniel grew up in Venice Beach, California, and held several jobs in San Diego and Cocoa Beach.  When he was young he spent summers in Ardmore with his grandmother.  Daniel moved to Ardmore after being discharged from the service and worked at Lake Murray Lodge and Beetle Plastic, a subsidiary of Midwest Cooling Towers.

Daniel was very talented.  He could lay tile, paint, mat and frame artwork, plumbing, and some electrical.  Several people around town would hire Daniel to do light work for them.  He was always happy to do it.  Daniel will be missed by many friends and acquaintances.

Donations in Daniel's name should be made to The Grace Center, 11 A Street NW, Ardmore, OK 73401.  There will be a service for Daniel at the Craddock Chapel at a later time.