Oscar
McDaniel Jr.
, 83, of Tenaha, passed away Saturday,
November 23, 2013 at his residence.
He
was born March 23, 1930 in the Woods Community of Panola County to Oscar
McDaniel Sr. and Thelma Bowden McDaniel.
Mr. McDaniel served in the United States Army and was a member Ramah
Baptist Church in Tenaha, where he served as an usher.
Visitation will be held from 6:00 p.m. to
8:00 p.m., Monday, November 25, 2013 at Watson & Sons Funeral Home in
Center.
Funeral service will be held at
2:00 p.m., Tuesday, November 26, 2013 at Ramah Baptist Church in Tenaha with
Bro. Keith Keele officiating.
Interment
will follow at Ramah Cemetery.
Pallbearers will be Josh Ramsey, David Lea,
Frank Shafer, Cary McDaniel, Phillip Shafer, Ronny Lea, Craig Gray and Terry
Brown.
Honorary pallbearers will be Chris
McDaniel and the deacons and members of Mr. McDaniel's Sunday School Class.
He is survived by
Wife of 59 years and 8 months: Norma Alyne
Ramsey McDaniel of Tenaha
Sons:
Chris McDaniel and wife, Debi of Tenaha
Cary McDaniel and wife, Susie of Coushatta,
Louisiana
Daughters:
Cheryl Brown and husband, Terry of Longview
Caren Gray and husband, Craig of Tenaha
Grandchildren:
Darren Krieghauser, Pepper Lea, Dana Irwin,
LaRae Carter, Christian McDaniel, Christiana Elmer, Cari Ann Ramsey, Traci
McDaniel, Cara McDaniel, Lauren Brown
Great Grandchildren:
Brittney, Elijah, Emory, Eden, Titus, Avery,
Belle, Greg, Lucky, Syerra, Madelyn, Savannah, Ryder
Sisters:
Opal Shafer and husband, Watson of Franklyn
Frances Lee and husband, Ronny of
Jacksonville
Preceded in death by
Parents: Oscar McDaniel Sr. and Thelma
Bowden McDaniel
Brothers: James McDaniel, Jasper McDaniel
Sister: Ruth Chambers
A special thanks to Josh Ramsey, Bro. Keith
Keele, Craig Gray, HeartsWay Hospice and Members of Ramah Baptist Church for
your kindness and compassionate care for Mr. McDaniel.