Floyd Dean Danner, 82, of Du Quoin, passed away at 2:20 A.M., Monday, March 10, 2025 at the Mercy Rehab and Care Center in Swansea, IL.
Floyd had worked as a welder at Captain Mine.  After his retirement from the coal mines, he worked as an ironworker.  He was a member of the First Baptist Church of Du Quoin.  Floyd served for six years in the United States Army Reserves.  He was a member of the Du Quoin Masonic Lodge and UMWA.
He was born December 18, 1942 in Peoria, IL, the son of Chester and Tessie (Shawgo) Danner.
He married Linda Lalicker on May 21, 1965 at the First Christian Church in Summum, IL and she survives.
He is survived by his wife of Du Quoin, three sons - Steven Danner (Tracy) of Buckner, David Danner (Gerald) of Fairview Heights, and Mark Danner (Kyle) of Belleville, grandchildren - Steven Danner, Jr., Zak Danner (Tonya), Stephen Speakman (Ashley), Grayson Danner, and Keegan Danner (Hailee), and eight great grandchildren.
He was preceded in death by his parents.
Funeral services will be held at 7:00 P.M., Thursday, March 13, 2025 at the Searby Funeral Home in Du Quoin with Rev. Gary Darnell officiating.
Friends may call from 5 to 7 P.M., Thursday at the Searby Funeral Home in Du Quoin.
Friends may make memorials to Perry County Humane Society and will be accepted at the funeral home.