Danny Christy

Danny R. Christy, age 84, of Mowrystown, passed away early Monday morning, December 7, 2020 at Clermont Mercy Hospital in Batavia.

He is now hand and hand with the love of his life, Patricia "Pat" (Louderback) Christy who preceded him in death on May 3, 2016.

He was born March 30, 1936 in Springfield, Ohio, son of the late James Irwin Christy and Gertrude Louise (Rader) Christy.

Danny was retired from Cincinnati Milacron after 41 1/2 years of service. He was devoted to his family and loved farming. In 1959 he enlisted in the U.S. Army reserves and served for 6 years.

Surviving are his five children; Terry (Debbie) Christy of Hillsboro, Tammy (John) Raines of Buford, Tracey (Craig) Davidson of Hillsboro, Todd (Julie) Christy of Sugartree Ridge, and Tim (Melissa Combs) Christy of Sugartree Ridge, eight grandchildren; Christy (Andy) Roberts, Adam (Kassady) Raines, Laura (Josh) Ward, James "J.D" Christy, Michael (Shauna) Davidson, Andrea (Ryan) Geddes, Jessica Christy, Taryn Christy and two step granddaughters, Kyla and Jada Combs. Also surviving are six great-grandchildren, Shane, Madison, Ryker, Aubrey, Claire, and Ruby. Other survivors include his sister, Ann Donnelly, and four sisters-in-law, Barbara (Glen) Bishop, Beverly Gall, Avonelle (Don) Crabtree, and Nancy (Jack) Bainter.

Services will be held at the convenience of the family on Saturday at the Edgington Funeral Home with Pastor Josh Book officiating.  Interment will follow in the Mowrystown Cemetery.

Friends will be received at Edgington Funeral Home, Mowrystown, Ohio Friday, December 11, 2020, 4:00-7:00 p.m..

Contributions may be made to the Highland County Dog Pound, P.O. Box 496 Hillsboro, OH 45133 in his memory.