Dan Ulus Presnell

   Dan Ulus Presnell, age 97 of Mocksville, NC, entered his heavenly home on April 30, 2023.

   Dan was born on April 23, 1926, in Watauga County, NC.  He was the son of the late Harrison Wesley Presnell and Nola Ann (Trivette) Presnell.   In addition to his mother and father, Dan was preceded in death by his loving wife of 62 years, Mary (Dwiggins) Presnell, his brothers Forrest, Dewey, Ardell, Ed, Walt, J.D., Earl, Ray, and Clifford, four sisters Texie Presnell, Vertie Reese, Roxana Head and Nova Jean Lankford, grandchildren Danny Frye and Christopher Jordan, and a son-in-law Jeffery Anderson.

   In life, Dan honored our country and served with the National Guard for 3 years.  Later, he chose a career in the textile industry and worked with Celenese Fiber Industries for 15 years before retiring.  Dan was a Christian man and of the Baptist Faith.  He enjoyed little things in life like running his famed flea market and spending time with his family.

   Dan leaves behind to cherish his memory, three daughters Malinda Frye (Calvin), Glenda Whitt (Richard Jr.) and Kathy Anderson, all of Mocksville, grandchildren Ericka Allen (P.D.), Brian Jordan (Angelina), Tara Whitt, Jason Anderson, Cody Mae Anderson, David Anderson, and Jessica Allen (Mikey), Also surviving Dan are his great grandchildren Cole and Carli Allen, April and Jeremy, Bailey, Mary, Ellie, and Casey Jordan, Keira Basham, Xander Holley, Mia and Maddie Allen, Caylee Anderson and his special nephew RC Reese.

   On Thursday, May 4, a drop in visitation for Dan will be held from 10:00 am – 4:00 pm at Davie Funeral Service of Mocksville.  On Friday, May 5, John Powell will officiate a graveside service beginning at 1:00 pm at Center United Methodist Church Cemetery.

   In lieu of flowers, please consider a donation to Bermuda Commons Hospice in Clemmons. 

We, the staff at Davie Funeral Service of Mocksville, are honored to serve the family.

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