Daniel West Mallett, age 67 of Carlisle, Arkansas, peacefully passed away Thursday, June 24, 2021. He was born on September 30, 1953 to Morse and Lula Mallett in Emporia, Kansas. He graduated from Searcy High School and then Arkansas Tech University, where he lettered in baseball. He went on to get his Masters in Physical Education from Arkansas State University.
He began his football coaching career in Earle, Arkansas where he met the love of his life, Teresa. They married on November 4, 1978. His coaching career then took his family across the state of Arkansas and a brief time in Texas. He had an enormous impact on so many young me.
When he wasn’t on the football field, he was with his family. He truly was a family man and loved time spent with his seven grandchildren.
Danny was preceded in death by his parents, Morse and Lula Mallett. He is survived by his wife, Teresa Mallett; oldest son, Beau Mallett and wife, Brittani from Jonesboro; daughter, Brooke Hauk and husband, Jay of Carlisle; youngest son, Blane Mallett and wife, Amy from Lake Village; seven grandchildren, Barrett and Brandt Mallett, Baylor, Gracen, and Greer Hauk and Mia and Molly Mallett; Siblings, Tent Mallett (Kay), Jeannine Jolly (Ronnie), Jim Mallett (Debbie), and Mark Mallett (Jean) as well as a host of nieces and nephews.
The family is forever grateful to Danny’s caregivers, Ms. Bea and Jodie Crepple. We would also like to thank the doctors, nurses, and staff at Unity Health in Searcy and Baptist Hospice for their care and compassion.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be sent to the Carlisle First United Methodist Church Food Pantry, P.O. Box 417, Carlisle, Ar. 72024.
Funeral services will be 2:00 p.m., Sunday, June 27, 2021 at the First United Methodist Church in Carlisle. Visitation will be from 1:00 to 2:00 p.m. prior to the service at the church. Interment will be in the Malletown Cemetery.
Arrangements are by Westbrook Funeral Home of Hazen.
My heartfelt prayers, condolences and love are with Jim and the Mallett family during this time of loss. Remember weeping may endure for a night, but JOY comes in the morning. Psalms 30:5
I’m so sorry for your loss. I will never forget growing up and playing ball with almost all of the Malletts.
Danny and I shared the Searcy School system all the way through graduation. He was always a stand-up guy and full of good laughs. It was a privilege to have known him. May God comfort the family.
My condolences to the Mallett family. Danny was a very good friend during our high school years. He always carried himself with dignity and contained a high morale character. He will be missed.
I attended school with Danny at Searcy and at Arkansas Tech. He was a wonderful example for his peers and friends and I have no doubt that he was an awesome father and grandfather. May God’s loving presence be with his family and close friends comforting them and giving them peace during this most difficult time. I know Danny has been received into his eternal home!
Danny and I were good friends from our Cub Scout days and thru high school at Searcy. Danny was always very kind and gentle hearted.
And I agree with our classmate and friend Jim Dalton, who said no doubt that Danny was an awesome husband, father and grandfather.
Rest assured that Danny is now in the presence of our Heavenly Father and sees Jesus face-to-face!
Amen & Hallelujah!
David Morris
The SHS class of 1971 was like a family. I too offer my condolences to Danny’s wife, children, siblings, grandchildren, in-laws, nephews and nieces. Danny was one of the good guys.
There was no one like “Grandad”! He was one of the good ones for sure! We all loved him and were blessed to know him! My heart is with you all today! I love you guys!
My deepest condolences to Teresa and the entire Mallett family. Danny was a fine man who impacted so many in his life. My thoughts and prayers are with you all.