Daniel William Cessna, 20 years, of Erie, MI went home to be with the Lord on Thursday, March 3, 2011.
Daniel was born May 6, 1990 in Monroe, MI the son of Steven W. and Cheryl A. (McLaren) Cessna.
Daniel worked for JLB Transportation in Toledo, OH, where he was training to be a cross country truck driver. Daniel's family would like to thank Joe Bedford, Daniel's boss at JLB, for all he did to help Daniel achieve his goal of becoming a truck driver.
Daniel enjoyed anything to do with the outdoors, especially fishing and bon fires. Most of all Daniel loved spending time with his friends and family. Daniel was a very loving and giving young man who often donated blood to the American Red Cross.
Daniel is survived by his loving parents Steven and Cheryl of Erie, MI, his cherished daughter Tristin, grandmother; Joanne Danlovich of Belleville, MI, grandfathers; William C. Cessna of Petoskey, MI and Ronald Danlovich of Belleville, MI, 3 sisters; Jennifer M. (Todd) Ferguson of Carleton, MI, Julie A. Henning of Flat Rock, MI, Kelsey L. Cessna of Erie, MI, 2 brothers; Steven C. Cessna of Baton Rouge, LA and Christopher M. Cessna of Florida, a niece Emily, 4 nephews; Alex, Austin, Ian, and Braydin, a close friend and cousin Jack Stanley and a close friend Josh Thomas. Sadly, he was preceded in death by his grandmother Marilyn Cessna.
Visitation will be held on Sunday from 2-8 PM in the Bacarella Funeral Home, 1201 S. Telegraph Rd., in Monroe (734) 241-4600, where funeral services celebrating his life will be held on Monday, March 7, 2011 at 11:00 AM. The Rev. Roy Southerland, pastor of Monroe Missionary Baptist Church will officiate. Interment will follow at Roselawn Memorial Park.
Memorial contributions are suggested to the Cessna Family.