Daniel Johnny Smith Daniel Smith, known to all as Danny, passed away on Jan. 29, 2021, at 6:50 a.m. He was in the comfort of his home and surrounded by his loving family. Danny was born on June 23, 1956, in Winslow. His parents Bennie and Fernandez Smith raised Danny in Winslow Coopertown with his brothers Dickie and Michael. At the age of 19, he met the love of his life, Carol Jean Akin. They married soon after and raised two girls Jayme and Missy, on Cherry Street in Winslow. Danny and Carol remained happily married for 45 years. Danny worked for the Burlington Northern Santa Fe Railway for 28 years as a conductor and in the local yard switching cars. He took tremendous pride in his job. Danny happily retired in Flagstaff and because of a battle with pulmonary illness, Danny recently moved to Phoenix to be at a lower elevation. You could find him at home listening to his favorite rock tunes on Pandora radio. Danny was a lover of all things music, which he ingrained into his family. Danny was kind, caring, and selfless. Danny is preceded in death by his mother, Bennie; his father, Fernandez; his brother, Michael; and other loved ones. Danny is survived by his wife, Carol; his brother, Dickie; his daughters, Jayme and Missy; his grandchildren, Jaylee, Zakk and Hendrix. He is also survived by Rachel, Mitty, Reyna, Boonie, Suzane, Angela, Kevin, Nick, endless cousins, friends, and all who will carry on his memory. We are so sad to lose Danny but find comfort in knowing that he is no longer suffering. His memory and character will live on in his children, grandkids and in all of those he influenced. To know Danny was to love Danny. For memorial information please contact jderrybe@gmail.com.
