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David Daniel Obituary
Aug. 6, 1942 - Feb. 5, 2021
David Louis Daniel, of Waco, TX, died on February 5, 2021, at the age of 78.
David, born on August 6, 1942, in Waco, to Reverend Tom and Fay Daniel, was a lifelong educator who dedicated his life to improving public schools and the lives of people with disabilities. From driving a school boat on the Grand Bayou, to sharing his love of flowers as a Master Gardener, even schooling his friends in dominoes, David was a teacher at heart. He was an avid traveler, a tireless volunteer helping with everything from soup kitchens to plant sales, and a passionate Baylor Men's Basketball and Lady Bears fan. Most importantly, he let friends and family know how very much he loved them.
David is survived by his wife and best friend since college, Fran Daniel; son, James Daniel and wife, Kristy; daughter, Francine Daniel Galko and husband, Joseph; stepchildren, Matt Carter and wife, Amie, Missy James and husband, Steve, Brad Carter and wife, Nancy; sisters, Ann Talley, and Mary McCauley and husband, Don; and diligently-walked shorkie, CJ. He was blessed with 12 beloved grandchildren and five great-grandchildren.
In lieu of flowers, please send donations to the H.O.P.E. (Helping Others Pursue Enrichment) organization 595 S Ragsdale St., Jacksonville, TX 75766. Many thanks to loving neighbors. A memorial service will be held at a later date.
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Jackie Ivie
February 16, 2021
Ann, Mary, and family, I´m so sorry for your loss. We have so many memories of you all at Tabernacle. Prayers for you during this sad time. Hugs and love. Jackie Holdbrook Ivie
Linda Cook
February 15, 2021
Fran, I am so sorry to learn of Dave´s passing! We have had many fun times exercising at the Y. I am praying for you and your family during these difficult days!!
Betty Willis
February 15, 2021
Fran and Mary. So very sorry to see David passed away. Please accept my deepest sympathy.
Joyce McCrary
February 15, 2021
I am sorry to hear about your loss. May God Bless and keep you and your family safe during this trying time.
Mary Singer
February 14, 2021
Dear Ann and Cheryl,
My thoughts, love and prayers are with you both at this time and always.
Mary
Sandra Krause-Copeland- Fisk
February 14, 2021
Mary and Ann, I am so sorry for the loss of your David! So many fond memories from many years back as we all went to Tabernacle Baptist Church to hear the word of God from your Dad! Prayers for all as you go thru this difficult time! Love to all, Sandra Fisk
Jerry Bridges
February 12, 2021
I an grieved to hear of David's death. My family attended Tabernacle Baptist Church where David's father was the pastor. David and I became close friends while we both worked at HEB at the corner of 18th and Austin. David and I double-dated many times with girls we knew including my date, Helen Wolf (Class of 1961), whom I married in 1961. David was smart and funny. He made whatever we were called upon to do at HEB a fun experience.
I never had a closer friend than David.
Jaxson Beau LaPreze
February 11, 2021
Papa Dave, I love you a lot and miss you a lot and never got to see you this year a lot. I will pray for you. Bless you
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