William McDaniel

1931 - 2021

William E. McDaniel
December 9, 1931 - January 24, 2021
New Braunfels, Texas - William Ed McDaniel went to be with his Lord and Savior on January 24th, 2021. Bill was born December 9, 1931 to Edgar P. McDaniel and Bess Alexander McDaniel in Lubbock, Texas, the middle son of five boys. Bill graduated Morton High School in 1949 as Salutatorian where he was quarterback of the football team, pitcher in baseball, and point guard in basketball, played clarinet in the band and ran track. He attended Eastern New Mexico State University and later married the love of his life, Joye Seaney in 1951.
He volunteered for the USAF in 1951 and served four years as an Electrical Specialist on the B-36. After his discharge, he worked as a Technical Illustrator for General Dynamics and attended evening classes at TCU from 1956 to 1961. Later in his career, he traveled extensively as part of a preparation team for Air Shows and F-16 Demonstrations world-wide. His versatility as a designer and graphics artist allowed him to participate fully in marketing the F-16 to many of our allies. In 1991, he retired after 35 years of service at the age of fifty-nine.
Bill took up the game of golf at age 35 and played and placed in many golf tournaments over the years, but his crowning achievements were winning the Fort Worth Super Seniors City Championships in 1992 and 1996. He continued to play weekly at Squaw Creek until he was 86, often buying the fries as was the custom for the winner of the round. When deciding what to take with him on the move to New Braunfels, his many golf trophies were at the top of the list and were the topic of many conversations at Eden Hill.
All through his life, Bill was a man of faith and service. At South Hills Baptist Church, he taught a Sunday School class for fifty years, served as a deacon, sang in the choir. After moving to Southcliff Baptist, he led the singing in their Bible study class while Joye accompanied on the piano.
He is preceded in death by his wife of 67 years, Joye McDaniel. Survived by son Doug McDaniel and wife Melody, daughter Kim Akers and husband Bob. Grandchildren, Ross Akers and wife Jacqueline, Jeremy McDaniel and wife Sonya, Regan Akers, Zakaree McDaniel, Taylor McDaniel and wife Marissa, Garret Young and wife Hillary and Malorie Young. Great grandchildren, Rhett and Rose Akers, and Bailey Young.
Graveside service and Internment will be held on February 16 at 12:30 at DFW National Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Southcliff Baptist Church of Fort Worth, Hope Hospice of New Braunfels or the charity of your choice.