Daniel L. Webb, 69, retired university police officer
March 10, 2022
Daniel Lee Webb of Hagley Estates died March 1 at the Lakes at Litchfield. He was 69.
He was born July 25, 1952, in Chicago. He spent the first years of his life in Chittenango, N.Y., but his father’s job moved him to the West Indies where he spent two years.
He and his family moved back to Chittenango, where he quickly was given the nickname of Chico because nobody could figure out where he was from. Chico quickly became a term of endearment and the nickname stuck with him for the rest of his life.
Dan graduated from Norwich University and joined the Army. He was commissioned a lieutenant in the infantry and after officer basic course was off to Korea where he served 15 months.
He moved to Fort Bragg where he decided to serve in the Special Forces and performed many different jobs. His dedication and commitment guided him to success. He completed his Army service after 12 years with the rank of major.
Mr. Webb moved back to Chittenango, where he served as a safety patrol officer at the State University of New York’s College of Environmental Science and Forestry.
Again, his dedication and commitment propelled him to the rank of lieutenant. He served 22 years with the university police.
Mr. Webb retired and moved his family to Pawleys Island. He stayed engaged in the community and church.
He liked staying in touch with his military roots and joined the local American Legion.
As part of the legion, he volunteered his time at nearby nursing and assisted living homes.
He is survived by his wife, Ellen Webb; his son, John Webb of Greenville; his other children, Patrick Taylor (Terry) of Germany, Michael Taylor of Traverse City, Mich., Alexander Taylor (Andrea) of Southern Pines, N.C., and Yvonne Taylor (Paul Heisey) of Simpsonville; eight grandchildren, Clark Taylor, Rose Taylor, Carly Taylor, Matthew Taylor, Benjamin Taylor, Cooper Taylor, Camden Taylor and Reagan Heisey; a great-granddaughter, Isla Rickman; and his sister, Jacalyn Healy of Syracuse, N.Y.
A graveside service was held Saturday in the Pennyroyal Memorial Gardens Mausoleum.
Memorials may be made to the American Cancer Society, P.O. Box 22478, Oklahoma City, OK 73123.
Condolences may be send at ridgewayfh.com.
