Danny L. Dearing, 75, of Virginia, IL, died Tuesday, April 23, 2024, at Springfield Memorial Hospital.

He was born Jan. 28, 1949, in Jacksonville, the son of James and Freda (Mallicoat) Dearing.

He is survived by his brother, Bruce (Jill) Dearing of Jacksonville; three nephews and two nieces, Kyle (Allison), Kelsie (Bryan), Karrie, Luke (Sarah), and Aaron (Emily); and several great nieces and great nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents and several aunts and uncles.

Danny was a 1967 graduate of Chandlerville High School. During his schooling, he was a talented athlete and participated in baseball, basketball, and track. Following graduation, he went to work for Hiram Walker Whiskey in Peoria. He later worked for Carnation, now Nestle, in Jacksonville for over 30 years until his retirement. He was an avid fan of the Fighting Illini, the Chicago Cubs, and the Chicago Bears. Danny was an outdoorsman and he favorite pastimes were fishing and mushroom hunting.

A memorial service will be held 11:00 am Monday, May 6, 2024, at the Buchanan & Cody Funeral Home in Virginia. The family will meet friends from 10:00 - 11:00 am prior to the service at the funeral home. Memorials are suggested to St. Jude Children's Research Hospital or Leukemia and Lymphoma Society. The Buchanan & Cody Funeral Home in Virginia is in charge of arrangements. Condolences may be sent online at buchanancody.com