Born April 9, 1969, in Rockbridge County, he was a son of Samuel Henry Lavender and Janice Cleo Hudson Lavender.

In addition to his parents, Danny was also preceded in death by siblings Virginia L. Deacon and Paul A. Lavender, and sister-in-law Brenda Lavender.

Danny grew up at the Nature Camp with his family in Vesuvius where his love for the outdoors grew. He was an avid ginseng and morel hunter, jack of all trades and master of many. Danny was tough as nails, with a big heart. He was a man of few words but had an unconditional love for all.

He is survived by his wife, Lisa F. Lavender; children, Kristopher Lavender (Heather), Nickolas Lavender, Jimmy Huffman, Britney Campbell (Shaun) and Crystal Lipscomb (Darrell); seven grandchildren, Ian, Avery, Darrell Jr., Felicity, Willow, Trinity and Kierstyn; sister, Carolyn West; brother, David Lavender; and several nieces and nephews.

A memorial service will be conducted at 1 p.m. Thursday, March 21, at Bolling, Grose & Lotts Funeral Chapel.

Arrangements are being handled by Bolling, Grose, & Lotts Funeral Home and Cremation Services.

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