CANADIAN, TX—SEPTEMBER 18, 2014—Memorial services for Dan Urschel, 72, of Canadian, TX will be at 2:00 p.m., Saturday (September 20) at the First Christian Church with Tim Todd, officiating and John Miller, assisting. A private burial will be at the 3-Bar-D Ranch under the direction of Hughs Funeral Home of Canadian, TX.

Dan passed away on Tuesday in Canadian, TX.

He was born February 22, 1942 in Newton, Kansas to the late Mr. Lester Bud Urschel and Mrs. Mary Kharlottie (Sisson) Urschel. He was a 1959 graduate of Canadian High School. He then went on to attend Dallas Christian College and later Frank Phillips College. He married Jolene Norris on February 25, 1960 in Sherman, Texas. He was a member of the First Christian Church and a lifetime member of American Quarter Horse Association (See Related Story).

Dan is survived by his wife Jolene of Canadian, TX; his daughter, Dana Pinkston and her husband Todd of Canadian, TX; his son, Ken Urschel and wife Christine of Canadian; eight grandchildren, Daniell Miller of Corinth, TX; Greg Urschel of Denton; Ryan Pinkston of Canadian; Bailey, Reese, Logan, Victoria, and twins Taylor and Daniel Urschel, all of Canadian; and two great-grandchildren, Kharlottie Grace Urschel and Giovante Miller both of Denton.

He was preceded in death by a son, Gregory Dan Urschel.

The family suggests memorials to Hemphill County Hospice, 1020 South 4th St., Canadian, TX 79014 or Truth For Youth Bible, 505 Good Hope Road, West Monroe, LA 71291.

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