Mr. Mackie Wilson Danner, 76, died on Saturday, Dec. 8, 2018 at Wake Forest Baptist Medical Center.

Mr. Danner was born Oct. 5, 1942 in Davie County to Elva Josephine Danner.  He enjoyed gardening, whittling, fishing, working on tractors, and spending time with his family.

In addition to his mother, Mr. Danner was also preceded in death by a grandson, Kyle Barneycastle, and a brother, Jackie Cates.

Survivors: his wife of 55 years, Minnie Royal Danner; 2 children, Karla (Jeffery) Barneycastle and Ricky Wilson Danner; 3 grandchildren, Ryan (Miranda) Barneycastle, Jake Barneycastle, and Derek (Kaylie) Danner; a brother, Roger (Susie) Danner; 2 sisters, Doris Ingram and Debbie Hyler; his lifelong best friend, Ralph Kimrey; and a niece and nephew, Renee Murphy and Robert Danner.

A funeral service will be conducted at 2 p.m. Thursday, Dec. 13 at Gentry Family Chapel in Yadkinville with Pastor Greg McEwen officiating.  Burial will follow at Bear Creek Baptist Church Cemetery.  The family will receive friends from 1-2 p.m. prior to the service at the funeral home.

Memorials: Bear Creek Baptist Fund, 492 Bear Creek Church Rd., Mocksville.

Condolences: www.gentryfuneralservice.com.