Leo Daniel (Danny) Fawcett, 83, of Vidor Texas passed away September 23, 2026 peacefully at home surrounded by his loved ones.
Danny married his loving wife, Pairlee, in October 1959. He spent 67 beautiful years with her, where they created a beautiful life with their children.
Danny spent many of his years working at BFI until he retired. After retirement he spent his days riding his motorcycle, tinkering with projects around the house and spending time with his family and friends. He loved to travel with his wife, to all different places around the U.S. Danny had a wonderful sense of humor and always knew how to make people smile. He made sure that his wife, children, grandchildren and great – grandchildren knew that he loved them. Danny was loving, caring and big hearted, he will be missed dearly but will forever be in our wonderful memories that we have made with him.
We know that Danny was met with enormous amount of love by his beautiful wife, Pairlee; daughter, Jenny Harrington; his mother – Jennie Coudrain Fawcett; his father, Robert L Fawcett, brother, Jerry Fawcett; Mother-in-law, Bessie Mae Hickman; Father-in-law, Cecil Ray Hickman; Brother-in-laws James Smith and Larry Gibson; Sister-in-law, Judy Gibson
He is survived by his loving daughter Kim Galaviz and husband, Ricky, of Vidor, Texas; Son-in-law, James Harrington of Evadale, Texas; Son, Joe Reed and wife, Angie, of Vidor, Texas; Granddaughter, Brandy Henley and husband, Johnathan, with their children, Jaxson, Asher, Penelope and Sullivan of Fannett, Texas; Granddaughter, Trisha Wilson and husband, Chad, with their children Dani, Draiden and Jacob of Orange, Texas; Granddaughter, Mandi Galaviz and significant other, Jordahn, of Orange, Texas; Grandson, Wesley Reed and wife Sarah, with their child Emberlyn, of Vidor, Texas; Grandson, Robbie Reed and wife, Brenna with their children Alison and Matthew of Vidor, Texas; Sister-in-law, Sue Fawcett of Vidor, Texas; Sister, Gloria McCoy; Sister, Bonnie Allen and husband Niles of Las Cruces, New Mexico; Sister-in-law, Jerry Smith of Warren Texas; Along with many nieces, nephews and other loved ones who will miss him deeply.
A gathering for Danny’s family and friends will begin at 2:00 p.m., with his funeral service at 3:00 p.m Sunday, September 27, 2026 at Faith Baptist Church, 490 Grand St, Vidor, Texas 77662. Interment will follow at Del Rose Cemetery, 635 Alamo St, Vidor, Texas 77662
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