DANIEL L. KUYKENDALL
Husband of Mary Louise Walling (Kuykendall) Springfield , Missouri
Published 08/11/2006 - News-Leader.com Springfield, MO
submitted by Carolyn Wallace

Daniel L. Kuykendall, 88, Springfield, died August 10, 2006, in his home surrounded by family. He was born July 14, 1918, in Nashoba, Oklahoma. He served as a First Sergeant during the Second World War. Following his time in service, he resided in California with his wife Mary Louise and daughters, where he was employed by Standard Oil, until moving his family to Missouri in 1964. After moving to Missouri he worked at Fort Leonard Wood until his retirement in 1979. They spent many years traveling and ultimately made their home in Springfield, Missouri. Daniel loved fishing, hunting and working in his garden. He took great pride in helping his neighbors and family. Survivors include his wife, Louise; two daughters, Jan and Eli Williams, Rogersville, Missouri, and Lynn and Ronnie Atterberry, Plato, Mo.; four grandchildren, Cindy and Scott Henslee, Jennifer Williams, Amber and Aaron Atterberry; four great-grandchildren, Ryan, Lauren and Megan Henslee, and Taylor Blackburn. He is also survived by one sister, Joyce and Buck Fox, and numerous nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents, Daniel and Mamie Kuykendall; four brothers, Paul, Jeral, Billy and Benney; and one sister, Opal Hamman. Visitation is 7 to 8 p.m. today, August 11 in Gorman-Scharpf Funeral Home, 1947 E. Seminole, Springfield, Missouri. Services will be Saturday, August 12 at 10 a.m. in the funeral home. Burial will be in Hillcrest Cemetery, Mountain Grove, Missouri, immediately following the services. He will be greatly missed by his family and a host of friends and neighbors.