Dannon Ray Bean, age 41, passed away on the 23rd of June, 2017, in a tragic motorcycle accident. At this time, he was living and working as an electrician/lineman in Sioux City, Iowa, as a member of the International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers (IBEW). Dannon was a hard worker, well respected by his colleagues, a devoted husband and father, always protective of the ones he loved, and generous in spirit. His smile touched everyone he knew.
Dannon was born in Orange, Texas, and lovingly raised by his grandparents, Lawrence Ray Bean and Margie Fontenot Bean. He is predeceased by his father Barry Edward Bean, his mother Sheba Lafawn Pollock, and his grandfather Lawrence Ray Bean. Dannon is survived by his family members as follows: wife Denise Huntley; sons Dylan Ray Bean Carlisle and Daivin Edward Bean; sister Buffy Bean Martin; brother Marqus Dwayne Bean; aunts Dianne Bean Mabie, Christine Bean Hargraves, and Georgiana Bethard Bean; uncles David C. Bean, Chris Mabie, and Michael Hargraves; as well as other extended family members, all of whom loved and cherished Dannon throughout his lifetime.
A memorial service for Dannon will be held on Saturday the 8th of July, 2017 at 2:00 pm, at Claybar Funeral Home, located at 504 5th Street, Orange, TX 77630. Visitation for friends and community wishing to express personal condolences will begin at 1:00 pm. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Dannon’s surviving wife and minor child, posted via the following address: 527 Robert Lee Circle, Lafayette, LA 70506; in care of Dianne Mabie.
Dannon, we will always carry your memory in our hearts, minds and spirits.