Danny Major, Sr.

Danny went to join his Lord and Savior on Sunday evening, October 15, 2017. Danny Rollan Major was born on March 4, 1958 in El Dorado, Arkansas to Ann Lee Springfield and Harold Rollan Major. He graduated from Istrouma High School in 1976 where he was a member of the Nawagantia Indian Dancers. Danny then began his career in the service industry which included working for Baton Rouge Coca-Cola Bottling Company for 6 years, Pepsi Americas, Inc. for 6 years, Baton Rouge Beverage Company for 18 years and the last 15 years for Community Coffee Company, where he recently received recognition for his 15 year commitment. Danny was heavily involved with the Men's Club of Most Blessed Sacrament Catholic Church in Baton Rouge. He was also an active member of Istrouma Baptist Church as well as the Kiwanis Christmas Festivities. Danny was very outgoing and never met a stranger. No matter what the circumstances, you always knew when Danny entered the room, from his bright smile or a hug to his ability to crack the sometimes inappropriate joke just when you needed to hear it. Danny was an avid hunter and outdoorsman and loved being in the woods. Anyone that had the opportunity to hunt with Danny has many treasured stories that always bring tears of laughter. He was the first to arrive and the last to leave and would keep you laughing the whole time. Anytime you called for help he was always there, no matter what you needed day or night. Danny took pride in all of his charitable work, but one of his most treasured activities was playing the role of Santa for kids through the Kiwanis Club. Additionally Danny loved committing to the MBS co-ed softball team each summer for the past 22 years where he was considered highly competitive among his team mates and had been given the name "Pops". Danny is survived by his wife of 30 years, Suzi Case Major; three children, Danny R. Major, Jr. (Shanna), Bradley Joseph Major, and Heather Noel Major; Siblings, Faye Morris, Gary Major (Kim), Gene Springfield (Renee), Kim Nichols (Karl), Jim Major (Connie); Mother: Ann Lee Springfield; Grandchildren, Jeremy McKnight and Drew Zachary along with many nieces, nephews, aunts, uncles and cousins. Danny is preceded in death by his grandfather, Garland Richard Major; grandmother, Unie Mae Jerry Major; father, Harold Rollan Major; grandfather, Havis (Jack) Lee; grandmother, Mary Elise Lee, and a brother Ronnie Lynn Springfield. Pallbearers will be Eric Major, Blake Major, Toney Case, Mark Mains, Patrick Yarborough, and Ricky Duncan.The family would like to extend a sincere thank you to Brian McKnight, the staff of the Ochsner Emergency Room, EMS, St. George Fire Department, and the East Baton Rouge Sherriff's Department. The family would like to ask that in lieu of flowers please make donations to the Most Blessed Sacrament Men's Club in Danny's name; checks can be made to MBS Men's Club and can be sent to the church at 15615 Jefferson Hwy, Baton Rouge, LA 70817. Visitation will be at Istrouma Baptist Church, Thursday, October 19, 5 - 9pm; continued visitation will be Friday, October 20, 9am with services to follow officiated by Dr. Jeff Ginn, Lead Pastor, Istrouma Baptist Church. Interment will be held at Resthaven Gardens of Memory and Funeral Home. Family and friends may sign the online guestbook or leave a personal note to the family at www.resthavenbatonrouge.com.

Visitation

Istrouma Baptist Church
10500 Sam Rushing Drive
Baton Rouge, LA  70816
Thursday, October 19, 2017
5:00 pm-9:00 pm

Istrouma Baptist Church
10500 Sam Rushing Drive
Baton Rouge, LA  70816
Friday, October 20, 2017
9:00 am - 12:00 pm

Service

Istrouma Baptist Church
10500 Sam Rushing Rd
Baton Rouge, LA  70816
Friday, October 20, 2017
12:00 pm

Cemetery

Resthaven Gardens of Memory
11817 Jefferson Highway
Baton Rouge, LA  70816