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Joseph Daniels Obituary
He was born Sept. 23, 1941, in Hale County, Ala., to Rosa Marie Braxton and the late Anderson Daniels. He was also predeceased by his grandparents, Holbart and Mary Ellen Braxton.
He attended U.S Jones High School in Demopolis, Ala., and in 1961 was drafted into the United States Army. He completed his basic training at Fort Gordon, Ga. He was later stationed in Fort Lee, Va., with a MOS in communications where he was described as "one of the best." While enlisted he was awarded the Good Conduct and sharpshooter medals. He received an honorable discharge in 1963. Throughout his working career he held various jobs with several companies. He was very well liked by his employers and they all spoke highly of him.
In his spare time, Joe enjoyed fishing, old western movies, wrestling and was an avid Washington Redskins fan.
Joseph leaves behind to cherish his memory his mother, Rosa Marie Hunter of Uniontown, Ala.; four brothers, Anderson Daniels of Richmond, Va., Willie Kelly (Dorothy) of Birmingham, Ala., George Kelly (Wanda) of Richmond, Va., John Gary (Martha) of Richmond, Va.; two sisters, Rosa Marie Harris of Richmond, Va., and Virginia Gary of Uniontown, Ala.; two devoted and loving daughters, Mashelle Mcelrath (Martin) of Matoaca, Va., and Denise Taylor (Isaiah) of Chesterfield, Va.; two sons, Joseph Daniels of Jarratt, Va., and Shawn Daniels of Bronx, N.Y.; two granddaughters, Raven Daniels of Matoaca, Va., and Shea Daniels of Richmond, Va.; four grandsons, Donte Threatt of Burlington, N.C., Terrell Threatt of Petersburg, Va., Shandell Daniels (Dia) of Chesterfield, Va., and Dominick Daniels (La'Porchia) of Petersburg, Va.; five great-grandchildren; several aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews and many friends, among them devoted John Wynn, Roslyn McCall, and "Miller." "Joe" or "Dad," as his family affectionately called him, will be greatly missed.
A funeral will be held at 11 a.m. on Friday, Sept. 24, 2010, at the Good Shepherd Baptist Church, Petersburg; the Rev. Jeffrey L. Reaves Sr., pastor. The Rev. Pate Pearson will be officiating. Burial with military honors will follow at the Wilkerson Memorial Cemetery. Public viewing will be held from noon to 8 p.m. on Thursday, Sept. 23, 2010, at the funeral home.
Funeral arrangements entrusted to Joseph M. Johnson & Son Funeral Home, 530 S. Sycamore St., Petersburg, (804) 863-4411.
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Daisy Baugh
September 24, 2010
May God bless each of you, and comfort you during this trying time in your life.
September 24, 2010
Family, we little knew the time that God was going to call Joe's name. In life we loved him dearly; in death we do the same. It broke our hearts to lose him, he did not go alone. For part of us went with him, the day God called him home. May we find comfort in God's words.
George & Wanda kelly ( Richmond, Va.)
Felicia Jones
September 23, 2010
To Denise, Mashelle and the entire Daniel's Family. I’d like to extend my sincere and heartfelt condolences to you and your dear family during your time of bereavement. Just know that God is sovereign and his love endures forever. God Bless You.
Debbie Garris-Pennie
September 23, 2010
To Denise and Mashelle
Sorry to hear about the loss of your father but remember the good times that you all shared.
Terri Smith
September 23, 2010
To Denise and Mashelle
I will sadly miss your dad and my prayers are with you all. From your loving friend.
Raven Daniels
September 22, 2010
To my family, I know we are sad and our hearts are heavy but during this time we should draw closer to one another and even closer to the Lord. He is the one that will give us the peace and strength we need. Let us be comfort to each other. Dad would want that. I truly love all of you! Love, Raven
Kim Massenburg
September 22, 2010
To the Daniels Family,
I WAS DEEPLY UPSET TO HEAR OF MR.D's PASSING. HE WILL BE GREATLY MISSED. MAY GOD TAKE CARE OF YOU'LL IN YOUR TIME OF NEED. HAPPY BIRTHDAY MR.D (SEPT.23), I WILL LIGHT A CANDLE FOR YOU ON THURSDAY. REST IN PEACE.
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