Dan C. Daulton Sr.

Dan C. Daulton, Sr., age 91, of Versailles, passed away Friday, December 6, 2024, at University of Missouri Hospital and Clinics in Columbia. He was born June 26, 1933, in Belton, Missouri, a son of the late Charley C. and Nealie (Houseworth) Daulton. On May 23, 1952, at the Versailles Christian Church, he was united in marriage to his surviving wife, Donna (Peoples) Daulton. Dan proudly served his country in the United States Air Force where he was training to be a coder for the Pentagon. He was a member of the Trinity Baptist Church where he loved to sing in the choir. He loved the Lord and had a very strong faith which he instilled in his family. He was also a member of the Versailles American Legion Post 104 and was an active member of the Lions Club for many years. Dan’s favorite pastime was fishing. He enjoyed two trips to South America fishing for Golden Bass and he caught the largest Piranha on record. His passion for fishing led him to work for Bob Jones pouring crappie jigs. Dan loved being outdoors, especially while camping and hunting. He was proud to be the second person in Morgan County to kill a wild turkey. Dan was affectionately known as the “mole man”. He had a gift for locating moles in the ground. His very first year he killed one hundred moles and the second year, he killed one hundred twenty. In his earlier years, he and his dad and brother played in a band. He and his brother played the guitar and his dad played the fiddle. They often performed at local dances and political rallies. Dan loved his family and his grandchildren and great-grandchildren held a special place in his heart. He always had a smile and enjoyed making others laugh. He will be missed by all who knew and loved him. In addition to his wife, Donna, he is survived by his children, Dan Daulton, Jr. and wife Donna of Diamondhead, Mississippi, Mike Daulton of Hannibal, Missouri and Lisa Kumberg and husband Jim of Versailles, Missouri; many grandchildren and great-grandchildren; a sister, Betty Lou Terhune and husband David of Springfield, Missouri and many other relatives and friends. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his brother, Bob Daulton and a granddaughter, Heather Lea Daulton. Funeral services will be held at 11:00 a.m., Friday, December 13th, at the Kidwell-Garber Funeral Home in Versailles with Pastor Gary Patterson officiating. Graveside services and interment with full military honors will follow in the Versailles Cemetery. The family will receive friends from 10:00 to 11:00 a.m., Friday, at the funeral home. Memorial contributions are suggested to St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital or to a charity of the donor’s choice. Arrangements are under the direction and care of the Kidwell-Garber Funeral Home of Versailles.

Dan C. Daulton Sr.

June 26, 1933 - December 6, 2024

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