Danny Clark Petty

On Friday in the early hours of May 1, 2020, Danny Clark Petty, a loving father of 3 children returned home to the LORD. Danny was born October 13, 1953 in Knox City, Texas to Elmer Roy Petty and Iva Dolores (Brothers) Petty. Danny was raised on the Patterson Ranch near Seymour, Texas from 1953 to 1967. His family moved to Fort Worth, Texas and Danny attended Southwest High School. Danny worked at Chapman Construction in Carrollton, Texas from age 19 to 25. In 1978, Danny moved to Crane, Texas to marry Lajean Ann Thomas. Danny worked in west Texas in oilfield construction from 1978 through 1981. In 1981, Danny and family moved to east Texas. In 1983, Danny began his own business. In 1984, Danny and family moved to San Antonio and later returned to Granbury, Texas. Danny moved to Cleburne, Texas in 2000. Danny continued to work in construction with his son, Danul, always by his side. Danny is survived by his brother Randy Petty and wife Rosie Petty, beloved Great Dane Clopper and Kitty, Terri Pruitt, Lajean Ann Robinson and children: Danna Kay (Petty) Buck, grandchildren: Sierra Dawn Hensley Buck (19), James Danul Buck (12) of Penrose, Colorado, Danul Roy Petty and wife Dani Petty and grandson: Coal Danul Petty (12) of Cleburne, Texas. Danny is preceded in death by his parents, Dolores and Roy Petty and step daughter, Amber Dawn Petty Cummings. Danny Petty leaves behind many friends and neighbors who will miss his presence, his work ethic, his sense of humor, and the ability to go to him with anything without judgment. Danny, you will be greatly missed.