Daniel Wayne Echols

The Celebration of life for Daniel Echols, age 63, of Bonham, Texas will be held at 10:00 AM, Saturday, August 6. 2022 at Living Word Church of God under the direction of Wise Funeral Home. John Tynan will officiate. Daniel Echols passed away Thursday, June 30, 2022.

Daniel Echols was born April 10, 1959, the son John Coleman Echols and Alma Lou Winn Echols. Daniel loved his small-town life and lived it to the fullest. He could always be found at home, or down on the Sulfur River hunting arrowheads and artifacts. This is where he had his personal relationship with God. While down in the river he would give thanks to God. Facing the East, South, and West he would say thank you for the seeds and the winds for growing the harvest; he would then face North and give thanks for the North Star representing Jesus. He loved his family and friends with his whole heart and would help anyone that he could. The love of his life Cathy Forbis lives in Paris with her daughters and granddaughter, Daniel loved them dearly. He was an avid collector of Hot Wheels cars and was always on the hunt for the perfect unique one. He gained a Great Grandson, Bryson James, and they shared the love of playing with Hot Wheels cars together. Bryson called him Papa Dan. Daniel served his country in the U.S. Marine Corps and was very proud to be an American. He loved watching the drag races, and purchased tickets for himself and his crazy niece Christi with whom he shared a special bond.  They went to Ennis, Texas and got to see the action up close with pit passes! He had a gentle spirit and loved God's creation of nature and respected it.   Daniel Echols is preceded in death by his parents, and brother, Johnny Loyd Echols.

Daniel Echols is survived by his companion of 18 years, Cathy Forbis, daughters, Rena Sisson (Larry) of Paris, Texas, Ashley Spann of Paris, Texas, brother, Larry Echols (Marilyn) of Sherman, Texas, sister, Terrie Echols of Bonham, Texas, granddaughter, ShiAnn Sisson, great grandson, Bryson James, nieces, Christi Tynan (John) of Ivanhoe, TX, and Rebecca Martin of Bonham, TX, great nephew, Gary Spaugh, great nieces, Hailey Martin and Tori Martin.

Do not stand by my grave and weep.

I am not there,

I do not sleep ---

I am the thousand winds that blow

I am the diamond glints in snow

I am the sunlight on ripened grain,

I am the gentle, autumn rain.

As you awake with morning's hush,

I am the swift, up-flinging rush

Of quiet birds in circling flight,

I am the day transcending night.

Do not stand by my grave, and cry ---

I am not there,

I did not die.

Online guest register at www.wisefuneralhome.come