Danny R. Conaway

March 21, 1950 - November 29, 2019

Funeral service with military honors and masonic rites for Danny R. Conaway, 69, of Spring Garden will be Tuesday, December 03, 2019 at 11:00 A.M. at Thompson Funeral Home with Dr. Lewis Conaway and the Rev. Gene Howard officiating. The family will receive friends at the funeral home from 9:00 A.M. until time of service. Mr. Conaway passed away Friday, November 29, 2019 at the V. A . Medical Center in Birmingham. Survivors include his loving wife of 51 years, Shirley N. Conaway; one daughter, Amanda Akhtar (Burney) of Weaver; three grandchildren, Christian Crow, Clessie Akhtar, and Cael Akhtar; two brothers, Dr. Lewis Conaway (Theresa) of Centre and Terry Conaway (Debra) of Piedmont; several nieces and nephews; and special friend, Leonard Kiser of Hokes Bluff. Honorary pallbearers will be Lozahatchee Masonic Lodge #97 F&AM. Mr. Conaway was a longtime resident of Spring Garden , a graduate of Spring Garden High School and Jacksonville State University with a degree in Criminal Justice. He attended Carmel Church. Mr. Conaway was a veteran of both the United States Marines and United States Navy . He started his career with the FBI and retired from the ABI with 32 years of service. After retirement, he worked for the Cherokee County Sheriff’s Department. Mr. Conaway was a member of the Lozahatchee Masonic Lodge #97 F&AM and a supporter of the DAV. He adored his wife and loved his daughter and grandchildren. He was a loving husband, father, and grandfather. Mr. Conaway was preceded in death by his parents, Ray and Juanita Conaway. The family would like to extend a special thank you to the Piedmont Rescue Squad for their help and support and the V.A. Hospital for the care they provided. In lieu of flowers the family request memorial contributions be made to the Piedmont Rescue Squad, P.O. Box 333, Piedmont, AL 36272.