Daniel Lynn Underwood

Daniel Lynn Underwood, age 61 of Rocky Mount died Tuesday, May 19, 2020. He was born December 10, 1958 and was preceded in death by his brother, Christopher D. Underwood; father, James L. Underwood II; sister, Tiahna R. Chambers; brother, James L. Underwood III; and mother, Wilma J. Underwood. Surviving are his wife of 32 years, Melody Underwood; children, Daniel L. Underwood II (Tabitha), Adam J. Underwood, Seth M. Underwood (Samantha), Rachel E. Underwood; granddaughter, Farrah Underwood; brother, Todd Underwood (Tammy); sisters, Rebecca Smythwood, Stephanie Frieburg (Tom), Gina Boston (Steve); father-in-law and mother-in-law, John and Rita McGonigal; numerous nieces and nephews, and other relatives whom he loved very much; adopted family, Cory and Rebekah Barnes and their children; and many, many special friends that were more like family to him. Daniel graduated from Covington High School in Covington, LA in 1977 and Ferrum College in 1998. He owned and operated his own insurance business for 20 years in Rocky Mount. He always strived to do his best for his clients whom he loved and appreciated very much. The family wishes to thank Dr. Kent Harris, Dr. Bret Adams, Dr. Amanda Gillespie-Twardy, N.P. Alison Byrd, Good Samaritan Hospice Nurse, Cinda; and CNA, Sandy for their excellent care during this time. Funeral services will be conducted 1 p.m. Saturday with Rev. Jason Cook officiating at the Virginia Church of God State Campgrounds, 8018 Angel Lane, Roanoke, Va. 24019 in the Open Air Tabernacle to allow for social distancing. Interment will follow in Old Dominion Memorial Gardens. His family will receive friends 5-8 p.m. Friday at Flora Funeral Service and Cremation Center, Rocky Mount. Online condolences may be shared with the family at www.florafuneralservice.com.