Obituary of
Jarnagin, Dana Glenn
Dana Glenn Jarnagin, age 57, passed away on March 16, 2017, at home in Carrollton, Texas after a short illness.
Dana was born June 20, 1959, in Dallas, Texas, and was adopted by Danny and Luann Jarnagin. Dana graduated from Lancaster High School in 1977.Ā Dana began riding in Play Days as a kid and excelled to PRCA Rodeo, focusing on calf roping and later team roping.Ā In 2001, Dana lost his beloved horse Stevie to colic and retired from rodeo.
A Carrollton resident since 1989, Dana held several positions in route sales. His community activities included volunteer work for Rosemeade Elementary as well as Blalack Middle School and Creekview High School bands and choir.Ā Dana was at every event along with Renee and could be depended on to make the events successful as well as more fun.
On June 24, 1989, Dana married his best friend and life partner, Renee Merolla. Renee and Dana were blessed to laugh more in their 33 years together than some people do in a lifetime.Ā Renee and Dana enjoyed country and western dancing when they were younger.Ā They enjoyed going to the beach, antiquing, estate sales, and basically anything where they could spend time together.Ā They never went on vacation without Sean in tow and Sean was the source of great pride to Dana.
In addition to Renee, Dana is survived by sons, Sean Jarnagin of Carrollton and Chad Jarnagin of Houston. Dana is also survived by a brother, David Jarnagin and wife Holly of Leander; mother-in-law Audrey Merolla of Farmers Branch, as well as numerous nieces, nephews, and cousins.
Dana was preceded in death by his parents, Danny and Luann Jarnagin; grandparents Elmer and Alice Jarnagin and Joseph and Vernice Tyree.
ToĀ celebrate Dana's Life a Memorial Service is set for 2:00 pm on Saturday, March 25, 2017 in the Brooks Family Chapel of the North Dallas Funeral Home, 2710 Valley View Lane, Farmers Branch, TexasĀ 75234
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Tribute Wall of Jarnagin, Dana Glenn
Renee
We are so sorry to hear about the passing of your husband. You and your family are in our thoughts and prayers.
Sheryl & Steven Lee
Sheryl Lee
Thursday October 13, 2022
Renee
We are so sorry to hear about the passing of your husband. You and your family are in our thoughts and prayers.
Sheryl & Steven Lee
Sorry for your loss. Please find comfort in knowing that others care about your great loss. May God’s loving-kindness comfort you and help you through this difficult time. Psalm 119:76
Taylor
Thursday October 13, 2022
Sorry for your loss. Please find comfort in knowing that others care about your great loss. May God's loving-kindness comfort you and help you through this difficult time. Psalm 119:76
I am so very sorry for the loss of Dana. He was always such a kind-hearted guy and I will be thinking and praying for his friends and family during this sad time.
Holly Hitt Niner
Thursday October 13, 2022
I am so very sorry for the loss of Dana. He was always such a kind-hearted guy and I will be thinking and praying for his friends and family during this sad time.
I offer my condolences to your family during this difficult time. Continue to lean on family and friends for support. God gives us comfort and hope at 2 Corinthians 1:3,4 and Revelation 21:3,4 when we mourn on occasions like this. May you find the peace and strength needed to endure the days ahead.
Emilio
Thursday October 13, 2022
I offer my condolences to your family during this difficult time. Continue to lean on family and friends for support. God gives us comfort and hope at 2 Corinthians 1:3,4 and Revelation 21:3,4 when we mourn on occasions like this. May you find the peace and strength needed to endure the days ahead.
Love, hugs and prayers for the family.
Annona
Thursday October 13, 2022
Love, hugs and prayers for the family.
My condolences to the family.
Your with the Lord I know the pastures will be green and knee high. R I P
My brother.
Jim Foster
Thursday October 13, 2022
My condolences to the family.
Your with the Lord I know the pastures will be green and knee high. R I P
My brother.
Dana will surely be missed. Renee, my family sends their sympathy & love to all of you. Tina
Tina Willoughby Walden
Thursday October 13, 2022
Dana will surely be missed. Renee, my family sends their sympathy & love to all of you. Tina