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Hiram Daniel Jr.

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Hiram Daniel Obituary

Family-Placed Death Notice

Mr. Hiram Graybill Daniel Jr., age 61 of Stockbridge, Georgia died March 11, 2005 at Emory Crawford Long Hospital as a result of injuries sustained in an automobile accident March 10, 2005. A native of Millen, Georgia he was born August 23, 1943 to the late Hiram Graybill Daniel Sr. and his wife Burdell Williams Daniel. Graybill attended the Georgia Institute of Technology and worked as an epidemiologist for the state of Georgia through the Department of Community Health. Graybill was also actively involved in softball serving as the Commissioner of Metro Atlanta Softball Association. He served as an umpire and referee for many years in and around metro atlanta. Surviving Mr. Daniel are his sons, Tony Daniel and his wife Nicole of Newnan; and their children, Lauren, Jordan, and Cameron. Graybill made his home with his younger son, Hiram "Skip" Daniel in Stockbridge. Also surviving is his sister, June Gunn of Millen. Funeral arrangements are being conducted by McKoon Funeral Home at 38 Jackson Street, Newnan, Georgia where the family will receive friends Monday evening between 6-9 p.m. The funeral service will be on Tuesday at 2 p.m. at the McKoon Chapel with Anthony Mann officiating. It is the request of the family that Graybill's memory be honored by a memorial contribution to the American Kidney Fund or the American Heart Association.

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Published by Atlanta Journal-Constitution on Mar. 14, 2005.

Memories and Condolences
for Hiram Daniel

36 Entries

Kimberley Noah

October 28, 2005

Daniel,

I have been trying to reach you. I am so sorry to hear about your dad.

He was always so pleasant to me.

There are no words.

Please contact me if you have time.

Kimberley

410.288.4233.

LENNY CARROLL

June 21, 2005

To a great friend who taught me a thing or two about the game. He was always eager to help our park and always made sure we were treated with the respect he thought we should have. I miss him each time I coach a Softball game.

Marvin Folds Sr.

April 7, 2005

The grapevine seems not to work as well as it did when I was a Georgia Dwpartment of Human resources employee. I Just got the sad news about my friend Graybill Daniel last week. You are in my prayers.

Elaine Manross

March 23, 2005

Graybill worked very hard in his professional life as well as for Metro Atlanta ASA and made our lives a little easier for all of us that love the game of softball. He will not be replaced. Some one will be the new ASA Commisioner, but no one will ever replace Graybill.

My deepest sympathy is extended to his sons and family members.

John & Marlie Taylor

March 22, 2005

To the family of Graybill Daniel Jr(especially June & George). It is gratifying to learn that there was another Millenite that loved sports as much as Whacker and I. Graybill was a few years behind me in school so I didn't get to follow him when I left home for college.. The Daniel family was highly respected in our community and it is certainly evident that Graybill earned the love and respect of many. Our condolences on your loss.

Denis Mucha

March 18, 2005

Graybill was Metro Atlanta ASA softball to many of us who umpired, played, coached or were just spectators. Because of his undying love for softball and his unselfish desire to genuinely help people, many individuals were able to achieve their dreams, goals and aspirations in this game. I truly owe him many more thanks than this simple note can ever express. Graybill, from the bottom of my heart, I truly thank you for everything I have attained in the game of softball. I will definitely miss you, my friend.

Gratefully,

Denis Mucha

Tony Cannizzo

March 18, 2005

Know that our thoughts and prayers are with the family. Graybill was a good friend through softball.

Ryan Craven

March 17, 2005

The fraternity of umpiring has lost a great man. Your family is in my thoughts and prayers. May His Arms enfold you and confort you. One day you will all be be together again

Ellen LaGreco

March 17, 2005

Tony and Skip

We were very sad to hear about your dad. We had not seen him in a few years but we have very fond memories of him. You are in our thoughts and prayers.

Mike and Ellen LaGreco

Jim Acton

March 16, 2005

Graybill,

As Jesse Meyers stated, we'll get together later. Graybill made me look like a hero in football, quarterbacking us in a tough game at Waynesboro, GA in 1960 (yes, that long ago). You threw me my first touchdown pass to get us out of a tie and eventually win the game! I will never forget your smile and leadership, and even though you went to Tech and I went to Georgia, my memories are are nothing but filled with great times as Jenkins County's only South Georgia Championship Team. We literally lived together with a whole gang of friends growing up in the teen years. And June, we cut your senior high school math class together and you were more upset with Graybill than the rest of us. I count as one of my blessings, knowing Graybill.

Larry Brannon

March 15, 2005

I had the pleasure to know Graybill when he called baskeball games at First Baptist in Jonesboro. He was excellent in working with young kids learning the game of basketball. I remember him showing a kid have to dribble better during a timeout.

He loved sports and loved people. He especially loved kids and he wanted them to love and enjoy sports the way he did.

I thank God for knowing him and pray God's blessings on his family at this time

Larry Brannon

Greg Barfield

March 15, 2005

Thanks Graybill you are missed!

Mike Chaney

March 15, 2005

I met Graybill in 1974 while I was working at the health department in Savannah, Ga. He hired me to work for him at the Clayton County Health Department in 1976. Most of our work was in the STD clinic and doing education in the schools. We did however stand side by side giving many a swine flu shot. My thoughts are with the family. Mike.

Sergio Jimenez

March 15, 2005

On behalf of Tidewater Virginia ASA, our thoughts and prayers go out to Graybill's family. He was truly a great person, who always made time for others. He will truly be missed by all.

Serg

Beverly Wiley

March 14, 2005

Tony and Skip,

My thoughts and prayers are with you at this sad time. Your dad was a great friend and mentor to me when I became ASA Commissioner. He always had a smile, a big hug and words of encouragemet for me. I have lost a great friend and will miss him dearly. My comfort will come by knowing that he is safely in Gods hands and watching over us.

Bev Wiley(Skip's Yankee Momma)

Carlton Benton

March 14, 2005

Graybill will surely be missed. A true Southern Gentleman and a good friend. I appreciated his quick wit and smile. He could make the best out of any situation and handled them all in a very professional manner. It is always very difficult in times like these but we should be thankful for the times we shared with Graybill. He will always be in our thoughts and prayers. Tony and Skip, your Dad made us all a little better, thanks for sharing him with us.

Mary Jane Hearn

March 14, 2005

I knew Graybill back when he worked in the STD Program for the Divison of Public Health. He was a special person and though I have not seen him in some time he was not forgotten. He will be missed by many.

Jesse Myers

March 14, 2005

It's been a long time since we played ball and went to school together, but you were never forgotten, i'll see you later in a better place. ------------Jesse

Brett Freston

March 14, 2005

My thoughts and prayers are with you in this time of need. Graybill got me started in basketball officiating and I will never forget all of the games we worked together. He was a great guy and will truly be missed in basketball and softball. May God bless you and comfort you and your family!

Merrill Peterson

March 14, 2005

I am deeply saddened to learn of Graybill's passing. He was a pillar of ASA for many years, and he will be sorely missed. My wife and I had the pleasure of working with Graybill at the ASA National 18-Gold in 2004. He was a great host, and was fun to be with. Our sincere condolences to the Daniel family.

Donnie Priest

March 14, 2005

Graybill's passing will leave a empty spot in many lives. We can only turn to God for his blessing in this time of pain. You will be in my prayers

Jeff, Vickie, Scott, Ryan & Nina Herring

March 14, 2005

Tony & Skip, our deepest condolences in the loss of your Dad. We will remember Graybill as a good neighbor and friend. Our thoughts and prayers are with you.

Joanne Beshers

March 14, 2005

Graybill Daniel was a big part of my life,for the most part of the past five years.He was the most giving and caring person, I have ever known.He taught me how to not take life to seriously,with his carefree spirit.We had many great times together. He was a great example for my three children.They will also miss him greatly.Graybill spent a lot of his time trying to make me happy.I know he's watching over me now,and although we were never married,there will always be avery special place in my heart for him.Amy,Michael,Julie,Kinley,Joseph

(Homeboy,Calvin & Morris, all send there love. We will all see you again someday. I Love You, Joanne

Don Harris

March 14, 2005

When I first met Graybill 20 years ago he was working on behalf of A.S.A. Other than those times I watched him referee when my daughters were playing basketball, Graybill was always working for A.S.A. He will be missed by hundreds who had contact with him and his legacy is how much Metro Atlanta softball grew & improved under his hand. God bless you Graybill.

Scott King

March 14, 2005

You will be missed by all, you hospitality and charity toward those you came across in life will not be forgotten.

I will never forget your care and concern you showed to me and my family while my son was so critically ill in that Atlanta hospital.

May God's peace be on your family.

Melba Smith-Hale

March 14, 2005

I knew Mr. Daniel through his long association with my brother, Tim Smith, an ASA umpire through Metro Umpires Association.

Although Graybill was a "Jacket" and we are "Dawgs", and the teasing back and forth over our respective teams/schools was always certainly lively, I came to very much appreciate Mr. Daniel and his love for softball and umpiring.

His help, mentorship and unfailing support for my brother and many others in the umpiring community will long be remembered and he will be missed by so many in the sport.

God Bless his family and friends who share the grief of his passing. My prayers are with you in this hour of loss.

Patti Phillips

March 14, 2005

Graybill you will be missed - you have done so much for softball and you were such a good friend - you always were thinking of Steph - always bringing her something back from tournaments or meeting - might be an autograph or some kind of memento but you were always thinking of her - and then you brought her the angel that she took to heaven with her - I know she was there to greet you with monster cookies and also asking when you were going to give her that outside corner - I will miss you

Janis Green

March 14, 2005

My thoughts and prayers are with Graybill's family. He has touched the lives of so many, expecially through his association with softball. He helped many young people to begin and then learn to love the game. As an umpire, he was always a professional. He had a great sense of humor. I will miss him very much.

Kenny Beshers

March 14, 2005

Graybill, was a thoughtful, caring, and giving person, he will surely be missed by many,

Barry Sullivan

March 14, 2005

We will miss his suttle humor and leadership.

Ed Laurel

March 14, 2005

I only meet him once. He know his stuff about ASA Softball. He is a good guy. We will all miss you Big Blue. You are in the home now.

Chuck Avery

March 14, 2005

Graybill was a good man, that always had a smile on his face on the softball fields. He was a mentor to myself as well as many other up and coming umpires. He will be greatly missed by all that have been associated with him. May God bless his family in this time of great loss, and know that he is in the presence of the greater umpire and has been called "safe" at home plate..

Chuck Bagley

March 14, 2005

Thanks for the many years of support, friendship and leadership over the past 20 years plus in our World of Softball, you will be missed.

My prayers go out to your family.

Deborah Jelks

March 14, 2005

Sorry to hear of your loss...I knew Graybill when he was at Clayton County Health Department.

RAY NORRIS

March 14, 2005

I will always remember the good times we shared in umpiring. God Bless.

Pam Thompson

March 14, 2005

Even though it has been years since I have spoken with Graybill, I was so sadden by the news of his death. I knew Graybill for many years at work and became close to family members. In addition to the office, we had softball interests in common. Family and friends will be in my thougths and prayers.

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