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Thomas C. Daniels VIRGINIA BEACH - Thomas Carroll Daniels, better known as "Tommy," to many went to be with the Lord Friday, April 30, 2010, at his home with his family by his side. He was born July 24, 1921 in Fairfield, N.C. Tommy was a retired farmer and served his counry in the U.S. Army. He is survived by his loving wife of 61 years, Nancy C. Daniels; a son, Gene C. Daniels and his wife Sheryl; a daughter, Debbie Keller and her husband Dick; four grandchildren, Chet Daniels, Andy Daniels and his wife Kim, Richie Keller and his wife Mary and Eric Keller and his wife Robin; four great-grandchildren, Brian, Anna and Missy Daniels and Alexis Keller; two sisters, Edith Dean and Marie Coulter; many nieces and nephews. The family also extends a grateful heartfelt thanks to friends and a "special nurse" Mary Howell to all the hospice caregivers and Chaplain Evelyn. A funeral will held at 11 a.m. Tuesday, May 4, in Graham Funeral Home, 1112 Kempsville Road, Chesapeake, with Pastor Greg Hammer officiating. Burial will follow at Chesapeake Memorial Gardens. The family will receive friends at the funeral home Monday from 6 to 8 p.m. Online viewing of the service will be available. You may also leave a note to the family in his "Book of Memories" at www.grahamfuneralhome.com.

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Published by The Virginian-Pilot on May 2, 2010.

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May 4, 2010

Nancy, Gene, & Family. I am sorry to hear of the loss of your father. We will keep you and your family in our prayers. Anthony & Rosemarie Imperioli

May 3, 2010

Nancy Barbara and I are so sorry for your loss. We know how much You, Gene and all the family loved Pop. He will surely be missed. Hope the best for all of you. Marshall & Barbara

May 3, 2010

Mrs.Daniels,Debbie,Gene & Family. I am so, so sorry for your loss!I will keep all of you in my thoughts& prayers!debbie&keith moore

Richard Kephart

May 2, 2010

Gene, i am sorry to hear of your loss, i could tell by the way you spoke of your Dad how close you were. I will be praying for you and the family.

Sherrie Castilloux

May 2, 2010

Aunt Nancy, Gene and Debbie ...I know how you feel today, my sympathy is sent your way. He was a good man and always loved his family first. Aunt Nancy, you did a wonderful job of taking care of my uncle and I want to thank-you for that. I love you, Sherrie

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