Daniel R. "Danny" Markwell, age 61, of Morehead, passed away peacefully with his family by his side on Monday, August 27, 2018, at St. Claire Regional Medical Center in Morehead from a terminal illness. Born August 8, 1957, in Morehead, he is the son of Stella Bentley Markwell of Morehead and Burley Markwell, Jr., who preceded him in death on April 24, 2015. He was also preceded in death by his first wife, Donna Utterback Markwell, in 1980. In addition to his mother, Danny is survived by two daughters, Ashley Bowen (and husband Jerry) of Haldeman and Ryane Davis (and husband Tim) of Morehead and their mother Jackie Gregory Markwell of West Liberty; two grandchildren, Noah Bowen and Kobie Davis; one brother, Johnny Markwell (and wife Terrie) of Morehead; one sister, Shari Cornett (and husband Cecil) of Morehead; four nieces, Kaylia Zancan, Stacy Brown, Ambria Bailey, and Sancha Markwell; and several great nieces and nephews. Danny graduated from Rowan County Senior High School. He was an entrepreneur and owned Appalachian Saw and Tool for several years, where he worked as a saw filer and inventor. He enjoyed riding his motorcycle, guns, and spending time with family and friends. He was a former member of the Morehead Fire Department and a founding member of the Farmers Fire Department. Danny will be sadly missed. Funeral services will be conducted 1 p.m. Wednesday, August 29, 2018, at Northcutt & Son Home for Funerals Memorial Chapel with the Rev. Jeff Fannin officiating. Burial will follow in Forest Lawn Memorial Gardens. Pallbearers: Tim Davis, Jerry Bowen, Dakota Rasche, Stephen Rasche, Johnny Markwell, and Cecil Cornett. Visitation is from 11 a.m. until 1 p.m. Wednesday, August 29, 2018, at Northcutt & Son Home for Funerals in Morehead. View memorial tribute or sign guestbook at www.northcuttandson.com