Daniel David Dillard (born December 3, 1990) is the second child and second son of Rick Dillard and Cathy Byrum.
He is the brother of Derick Dillard.
He is the husband of Deena Dillard and the father of their two children, Jaxon and Brady. He will be the father of Baby Boy Dillard.
Early life[]
Daniel David Dillard was born on December 3, 1990, in Rogers, Arkansas, to Rick Dillard and Cathy Dillard. He was the couple's second and final child.
Daniel grew up in Rogers, Arkansas.
Growing up, Daniel was in Boy Scouts. He achieved the rank of Eagle Scout.
Along with his brother, Daniel attended Rogers High School. He graduated in 2009.
When Daniel was 17 years old, his father died from a heart attack on January 18, 2008. On July 21, 2011, Daniel's mother got remarried to Ronnie Byrum.
Personal Life[]
Relationship with Deena[]
On December 12, 2015, Daniel officially began a relationship with Deena Tougaw.
Engagement[]
On July 12, 2016, Daniel got engaged to Deena Tougaw at Cayucos Pier in Cayucos, California.
Marriage[]
On November 12, 2016, Daniel married Deena Renée Tougaw at Eagle Heights Baptist Church in Harrison, Arkansas.
Fatherhood[]
The couple has 2 children.
Their first child, son Jaxon Michael, was born on September 5, 2018.
The couple suffered a miscarriage on May 5, 2020.
Their second child, son Brady Richard, was born on February 12, 2021.
The couple suffered a miscarriage on June 1, 2023.
The couple suffered a miscarriage in early October 2023.
The couple suffered 3 miscarriages between late 2023 and early 2024.
They are expecting their third child, son Baby Boy Dillard, due February 19, 2025.
Career[]
Education[]
In May 2013, Daniel graduated with his Bachelor's Degree in Journalism with specialization in Public Relations from Arkansas Tech University. He was a Senator in Student Government and was part of the Sigma Phi Epsilon Society of Professional Journalists.
Insurance[]
From August 2013 to December 2013, Daniel worked as an Insurance Agent at Bankers Life in Lowell, Arkansas.
Boy Scouts[]
From January 2014 to March 2017, Daniel worked as the Ozark District Executive of the Boy Scouts of America's Westark Area Council in Fort Smith, Arkansas.
From March 2017 to June 2018, Daniel worked as the Ozark District Senior District Executive of the Boy Scouts of America's Westark Area Council in Fort Smith, Arkansas.
Daniel also worked at Camp Orr Boy Scouts Summer Camp in Jasper, Arkansas.
Grant coordinator[]
From June 2018 to January 2023, Daniel worked as a Grant Coordinator at North Arkansas College in Harrison, Arkansas.
In January 2023, Daniel began working as a Donor Relations and Grants Coordinator at North Arkansas Regional Medical Center in Harrison, Arkansas.
Television[]
Daniel appeared on the TLC shows 19 Kids and Counting and Counting On as the brother-in-law of Jill Duggar.
Wedding involvement[]
Daniel was the best man at his brother Derick's wedding to Jill Duggar on June 21, 2014.
He was a groomsman at his brother-in-law Kanon's wedding to Kayla Burkes on August 5, 2017.
He was a groomsman at his brother-in-law David's wedding to Arielle Crawford on June 23, 2018.
He was a groomsman at his sister-in-law Kayla's wedding to Jason Prouty on October 26, 2019.