Earl Austin Daniel, 97, of McNeil handed away Tuesday, June 7, 2022, in TEXarkana.
He was born in Emerson on September 17, 2914 to Elmer and Pauline Daniel. Earl was preceded in dying by his spouse of 66 years, Vivian Quick Daniel; his dad and mom; and 4 sisters, Beatrice, Louise, Patsy and Margie.
He’s survived by his sons, David Daniel (Kay) of Magnolia, Larry Daniel (Lori) of Nashville, AR, Ronnie Daniel (Gayle) of McNeil and Sherry Warren (John) of Spherical Rock, TX; grandsons, Chad Daniel (Jamie), Scotty Daniel (Ashley), Jeff Daniel (Jenni), all of Magnolia, Bryan Daniel (Reagan) of Parker, TX, Kyle Warren of Boston, MA, and Richard Daniel (Crystal) of Wylie, TX; granddaughters, Melissa Matthews (Matt) of Magnolia and Shannon Keene (Pat) of Austin, TX; 16 great-grandchildren with one other due quickly; and one sister, Pansy Layfield of Haynesville, LA.
Mr. Daniel labored at Partee Mill as a logging crew supervisor and scaler for a number of years after which later labored and retired from Alumax after roughly 30 years.
He was a lifelong cattle farmer and avid gardener. One in all his hobbies was woodworking. He made many wagons, toy vehicles, child doll beds and even weaved stunning baskets.
“Papaw Daniel” beloved his household and had a really particular bond along with his grandchildren and great-grandchildren. Going to Mamaw and Papaw’s home was like taking a step again in time to an easier, healthful time when enjoying with wood vehicles and child doll beds constructed by his personal palms was how they spent many days. Each household meal began with a blessing adopted by Papaw, who all the time sat on the head of the desk, reducing the cornbread and consuming it with greens he grew in his backyard, from purple hull peas to candy potatoes. His entrance porch swing was the centerpiece of many hours for your complete household. Hours have been spent waving at neighbors passing by, watching hummingbirds, watching the sunsets, cows and grandchildren play. Yearly household photos have been taken there additionally. Papaw gave us the right instance/position mannequin of what a loving husband and father ought to be.
Mamaw and Papaw beloved one another fiercely and all the time took care of one another. They have been easy individuals who labored laborious and beloved one another and their household. They didn’t care about materials issues however have been so wealthy within the issues that really mattered.
He was recognized all through the county for his immaculate backyard and yard. His specialties have been peas, greens and candy potatoes.
Visitation with the household shall be 6-8 p.m. Thursday, June 9 at Lewis Funeral House, Inc. in Magnolia,
Funeral companies shall be 10 a.m. Friday, June 10 at Lewis Funeral House Chapel with Bro. Danny Bullock officiating. Burial will comply with on the New Hope Cemetery in McNeil.
Pallbearers shall be Chad Daniel, Bryan Daniel, Scotty Daniel, Richard Daniel, Jeff Daniel and Patrick Daniel. Honorary pallbearers shall be Kyle Warren, Shannon Warren and Melissa Matthews.
In lieu of flowers, memorial donations could also be made to First Baptist Church, 451 Gum St., McNeil, AR 71752.
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