Daniel Avant

Daniel “Danny” Laraway Avant of Cedar Hill, TX passed into glory at UT Southwestern Medical Center on June 20, 2025, in Dallas, TX at the age of 73.

Danny was born in Baton Rouge, LA to John Lewis Avant and Genevieve Rhorer Avant on February 12,1952. He graduated from Robert E. Lee High School in 1970. Subsequently, he earned his J.D. in law at LSU, graduating at the top of his class. He joined his father in his law firm in 1977 and worked on some of Louisiana’s most historically significant cases.

Danny is survived by his beloved wife of 44 years, Kathryn Hays Avant; his daughter, Jami McCain, and son-in-law, Adam McCain; and his cherished grandchildren, Cohen McCain and his wife, Hannah, Moriah Kaiser and her husband, Hank, and Adelyn McCain. He is also survived by his siblings, John Avant Jr., Penny Green, Diana Delalla and her husband John, nephews Collis and James Avant, and nieces Jessica Becht, Lesley Oseep, and Carolyn Hjelte. Preceding him in death are his parents, Jack and Genevieve Avant, his nephew, Daniel Benjamin Avant, and his niece, Damie Leigh Green.

Danny’s deep commitment to his faith and his community shaped every aspect of his life. He loved LSU sports, fishing, and being a part of Christian Motorcycle Association and Good News Riders. He was an active and dedicated member of The Chapel on the Campus and served as a deacon and other various positions. He and Katie hosted hundreds of international students from LSU in their home, sharing with them not only Southern holidays and traditions, but also the hope of the Gospel. Later in life, Danny and Katie moved to Texas and served alongside their family at Hill City Church in Cedar Hill, TX.

Visitation is scheduled for Thursday, June 26th at 5 pm at Hill City Church, 1375 New Clark Rd in Cedar Hill, TX, with a Celebration of Life beginning at 6pm.

Funeral services will be held on June 28th at Rose-Neath Funeral Home in Arcadia, LA. Viewing at noon, followed by a service at 1:00 pm. In lieu of flowers, donations may be sent to Hill City Church Missions Department at www.hillcity.us. Condolences may be posted on Daniel’s Facebook page or mailed to Hill City Church, P.O. Box 3815, Cedar Hill, TX 75106.

The family would like to thank the medical staff of both Williams P. Clements University Hospital/Southwestern Medical and Baylor Scott & White All Saints, Fort Worth for their care, expertise, and vigilance.