Danny Lee Mikels was born April 4th, 1967, to Charlotte Wright Mikels in Lynchburg, VA and departed from this life January 28th, 2024 in Chickasha, OK at the age of 56.

Visitation will be held from 2:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. on Sunday, February 4, 2024 at Waldrop Funeral Home in Wilburton, Oklahoma.

A funeral service will be held at 2:00 p.m. on Monday, February 5, 2024 at Waldrop Funeral Home Chapel with Rev. Randy Waldrop officiating. The burial will follow at Memorial Gardens Cemetery.

Pallbearers will be Richard Massey, Mathew McGinnis, Kevin Morman, Glenn Flener, Bryan Flener, and Daniel Flener.

Honorary Pallbearers will be Chris Clawson, Sean Stidham, Ezequiel (Chink) Buenrostro, and the crew of rig 548.

Danny attended Rustburg High-school in 1985 then went on to the Army Reserves. He moved to North Carolina where he met his wife, Tammy. Danny and Tammy were married December 13th, 1995 and were married for 28 years. Shortly after, they moved to Oklahoma. Danny worked for Glenn’s Automotive for 10 years before going to work in the oilfield for 16 years.

Danny lived life to the fullest and was always happy. He was a loving man that loved his family dearly. Danny loved to spend time with his grandkids more than anything. Danny enjoyed teaching his granddaughter how to fish, shoot, drive, and to become the person she is today. He also enjoyed spending time with his friends. He would help anyone he could without any questions. Danny was loved by everyone he met.

Danny is survived by the love of his life, Tammy Mikels; daughter: Christa Morman and husband, Kevin Morman: Son: Richard Bradley Massey and fiancé, Lindsay Williams; Grandchildren: Danni Faye, Cayde Massey, Kenneth Morman, Danni Massey, Kaydance Morman, Chance Nichols, Chris Morman, and Emily Williams; Mother: Charlotte Wright Mikels; Mother-in-law: Jeanette Pugh; Sisters: Donna Adcock and Anna Marie Mikels; Sister-in-law: Tracy McGinnis; nieces: Amy Mikels, Kelly McGinnis, and Calie Floyd; nephews: Mathew McGinnis, Michael Morrison, Joseph Morrison, and Jacob Danos; several close relatives, friends, and his loving dog, Bindi.

Danny was proceeded in death by his grandfather: Rasworth Wright; Grandmother: Alice Wright; Father-in-law: Kenneth Pugh; and sister-in-law: Terry Morrison.