Dykes Daniel Passmore, age 89, of Leslie, Arkansas died Monday, July 15 at UAMS in Little Rock, Arkansas. He was born in Leslie, Arkansas on June 14, 1935 to Alton and Neva (Kuykendall) Passmore.

He married his high school sweetheart, Maurdiece (Massey) Passmore on January 17, 1955 and they were blessed with two children. Daniel was known by many nicknames throughout the years including Boone, Rusty, and Red; a tribute to his bright copper hair. He was known in his younger years as an exceptional basketball player for the Leslie Bulldogs on a team made up of at least 3 Passmore boys. After graduation, he worked for Jack Simpkins at the sale barn and drove a cattle truck for many years. He was often seen carrying his hickory stick and facing down the meanest cow in the lot without an ounce of fear in his eyes.

He was a master carpenter and could often be found in his workshop perfecting his next project. After retiring, he kept his days busy tending cattle and driving the school bus. He treated every student that rode his bus like they were his own and impacted many young lives. Above all else, he was proud to be a dad and a “Pa”.

His children and grandchildren were his pride and joy. He loved attending ball games, rodeos, pageants, or whatever other activity one of the kids was involved in. He had a special bond with each of his grandchildren and passed down his love of tricks, quick wit, and goofy nicknames.

Survivors include his daughter, Danna (Donnie) Collins of Dennard; son, Wendel (Valorie) Passmore of Marshall; six grandchildren, Jeanie (Heath) Horton, Eric (April) Collins, Sarah (Clint) Vernon, Justin (Erika) Passmore, Austin (Melissa) Passmore, and Victoria (Jonathon) Prout; ten great-grandchildren, Clay Horton, Kelley Daniel (Kiaura) Collins, Augustus Horton, Kennalea Collins, Kyle Vernon, Kinsey Vernon, Bristol Passmore, Kacelyn Vernon, Daniel Eugene Passmore, and Luke Prout; siblings, Emma (Ronald) Morrison, Corbet (Lois) Passmore, and Bernell Adams, and many other extended family who will mourn his passing.

He is preceded in death by his parents, Alton and Neva Passmore; his loving wife of 66 years, Maurdiece Massey Passmore; siblings, Hendrix Passmore, Pete Passmore, Barbara Passmore, and Betty Jo Lockerby; and grandson, Benjamin Passmore.

Graveside services for him were 10:00 a.m. Monday, July 22, 2024 at Elberta Cemetery in Leslie, Arkansas with Bro. Tommy Jolly and Bro. Donnie Collins officiating. Pallbearers were Eric Collins, Justin Passmore, Austin Passmore, Clay Horton, Kelley Collins, Gus Horton, Kyle Vernon, Daniel E. Passmore, and Luke Prout.