Charles Leander Mcdaniel

Charles “Charlie” Leander McDaniel passed away peacefully Saturday afternoon at Harris Methodist Hospital in Ft. Worth, Texas at the age of 53. Charlie was born October 11, 1959 in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma to M.L. McDaniel and Janice O’Brien; he was one of three children. On May 21, 1979 Charlie married Joan McDaniel. He was gifted musician. He loved music, playing guitar, fishing, playing games, helping others and spending time with his family; and he never met a stranger. Of all the things Charlie accomplished in his life, he cherished loving and taking care of the love of his life the most. He was a beloved father to Charla, Cain and Ozzy. Charlie was truly the life of the party, because he loved life. His wit and peculiar way of seeing life will sorely be missed.

Charlie is survived by his wife Joan McDaniel of Forestburg, Texas; daughter Charla McDaniel of Bowie, Texas; son Charles Cain McDaniel and his wife Elizabeth of Melissa, Texas; son Ozzy McDaniel and his wife Jenifer of Rapid City, South Dakota; father M.L. McDaniel and his wife Linda of Dallas, Texas; and his sister Deborah Liard of Baton Rouge, Louisiana; Charlie is also survived by numerous cousins, nephews, nieces, family, and a host of good friends.

Charlie was preceded in death by his grandmother Edwina Alford; mother Janice O’Brien and brother Malcolm McDaniel.

Funeral services for Mr. McDaniel are set for 2:00 PM Wednesday, May 8, 2013 at the Geo. J. Carroll & Son Funeral Home with Sonny Cole and Lloyd Morris officiating. Burial will follow in the Hardy Cemetery. A visitation will be held from 6:00 to 7:00 PM, May 7, 2013 at the funeral home.