2023ObituariesRichard E. “Dickie” McDaniel

May 10, 1945 – September 16, 2023

A loving husband, father, grandfather, great grandfather, uncle and friend passed away peacefully at his home surrounded by his family, on Saturday, September 16, 2023. He was 78 years old. He was a 1963 graduate of Kentwood High School and worked in heavy equipment sales for his entire career. Dickie enjoyed collecting fine shotguns, hunting, four-wheel drive trucks, cooking, hound dogs, and spending time with his family especially the grandchildren. He proudly served his county in the U.S. Army. He leaves behind to cherish his memories his loving wife of 30 years, Trudy McDaniel; son, Tyler McDaniel and wife Danielle; three daughters, Tracy McDaniel, Meaghan McDaniel and wife Summer, Cassie Martin Baker and husband Patrick; thirteen grandchildren; two great grandchildren; nephew, Mitchell Kim Alford; two nieces, Missi Guagliardo and husband Jay, Fran Rollins and husband Shannon; a host of loving family members and many friends he will be missed by all who knew and loved him. A Memorial Service will be held at Zoar Baptist Church, Building D, in Central, on Friday, September 22, 2023 from 10am until Celebration of Life Service at 12pm, conducted by Rev. Tommy Martin. He was preceded in death by his parents, LM McDaniel and Dorothy McDaniel; step mom, Della McDaniel; son, Steven McDaniel and his sister, Jackie Alford. Memorial donations can be made in his honor to St. Jude Childrens research hospital, 501 St. Jude Place, Memphis, TN 38105 or Toys for Tots, 18251 Quantico Gateway Dr. Triangle, VA 22172. Condolences may be offered at www.sealefuneral.com