Daniel Keith Walley

Daniel Keith Walley, age 65, passed away October 7, 2025 surrounded by his loving family. Keith as a young man, like his father and grandfather, served in the military, Keith as a weapons mechanic in the Air Force. He was always big on family and loved the huge Walley family get togethers and recently enjoyed the sibling suppers. (PawPaw Keith) to his grandchildren or just Keith to his wife, Donna, of almost 39 years of marriage, whom he loved and cherished dearly.

He loved being outdoors with his family, spending time teaching them how to fish, swim, hunt and also teaching his youngest grandson, JJ, how to make his flags. He loved going to watch his grandchildren play sports as they were growing up. Keith loved fishing, deer hunting, and his latest passion, making wooden flags.

He started his woodworking business in 2020, where he enjoyed making all types of wood items. In 2022 he was inspired by a wooden flag he saw on Youtube, which sparked his passion to start making wooden flags. He especially loved designing the American flag, all military branch flags, and flags for first responders. He showed his big heart for helping others by donating flags to fundraisers for people in need. He loved going to festivals where he displayed his flags and immensely enjoyed the comradery with the many vendors.

He is proceeded in death by his parents, Yancey Daniel Jr and Mary Carolyn Walley; sister, Lynne Walley McCraney.

Those left to cherish his memory include his wife, Donna Gale Walley; children, Thomas Gunn and Scott Gunn; grandchildren, Austin (Ryley) Gunn, Preston Gunn, Ariana Gunn, and Joshua James Gunn; great grandson, Stetson Gunn; siblings, Reggie (Robin) Walley, Sheila (Jack) Howard, Donald (Tammy) Lee, Pamela Loper, and Mark Lee; numerous nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends.                 

The Visitation will be Thursday, October 9, 2025, from 5:00 PM until 8:00 PM at Moments Funeral Home, Leakesville. The Funeral Service will be Friday, October 10, 2025, at 10:00 AM at Unity Baptist Church with Bro. Jason Howard officiating. Burial will follow in the church cemetery. Pallbearers include Sam Howard, Laken Howard, Jace Howard, Kade Howard, DD Bradley and Gaines West. Honorary pallbearers will be Jeremy Howard, Blake Walley and Chase Walley.

Moments Funeral Home, locally owned and operated, is honored to be in charge of arrangements.

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