David J. McDaniel, age 69, loving husband of Kathie McDaniel, went to be with the Lord on Wednesday, March 22nd at 8:48am in Orlando Fl. He was surrounded by his family and friends. He was born in Chattanooga, Tennessee, the son of the late Louie J McDaniel and Juanita Nolan McDaniel and was a retired bus driver for Disney Transportation.
He was a devoted member of Church of the Ascension Episcopal Church in Orlando Fl, where he was a Lay Eucharistic Minister, Reader, and Head of Acolytes and was a friend to everyone. He loved sports and was a devoted Tennessee Volunteer fan and also loved the Atlanta Braves.
David was survived by his wife of almost 50 years, Kathie L. McDaniel, sons Jonathan D. McDaniel (Mallory McDaniel) and Zachary McDaniel, Sister Dianne McDaniel Medley, Four Grandchildren, Aubree McDaniel, Peyton McDaniel, Neyland McDaniel, and Jackson McDaniel. He was a very loving father and grandfather and cherished every moment he had with them. He had several nieces, nephews, great nieces and great nephews and tons of friends!