Danny Vythoulkas, 77, of Bradyville passed away at his home on Friday, January 10, 2025. Born in Zante Zackinthos, Greece, he was the son of the late John and Anastacia Vythoulkas.
He is survived by his wife of 50 years, Joan Farrar Vythoulkas of Bradyville; his children, Tracy Higgins and Chris Taylor both of Woodbury; grandsons, Daniel Taylor of Murfreesboro, Dalton Taylor of Woodbury and Hunter Higgins of Bowling Green, KY; great grandson, Parker Higgins of Beaver Dam, KY.; siblings, Nickalas Vythoulkas, Helena Marvros and Maria Dounivi all of Greece.
In addition to his parents, he was also preceded in death by his son, Dionisios Vythoulkas; grandson, Cody Higgins; sister, Joanne and nephew, Johnny Vythoulkas.
While in Greece, Danny was a Bomb Ordinance Specialist in the Greek Army and was a 3rd Engineer on Merchant Marine ships. He worked for Aristotle Onassis and traveled all over the world. In 1973, he came to the United States. He met Joan in 1974 while she was working at J&G Pizza in Manchester. July 11, 1974 they had a Greek wedding and married at J&G. Joan talked Danny in to coming to Woodbury and on January 4, 1978, they opened DJ’s Pizza and Steak House. They owned this business for 19 years. Danny also was a truck driver and a painter.
Danny loved all of his family, fishing, going to the lake and telling stories. He was also appreciative of all the friends he made.
His family will receive friends Sunday, January 11, 2025 beginning at 10:00 A.M. Funeral services will follow at 1:00 P.M. in the Chapel of Woodbury Funeral Home with Bro. Herb Alsup and Bro. Eddie Boggess officiating. Interment will follow at Blanton’s Chapel cemetery in Manchester.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Blanton’s Chapel cemetery Fund or to Short Mountain Bible Camp.
Woodbury Funeral Home, 615-563-2311 or to leave condolences for his family, please visit www.woodburyfuneralhome.net