Nicholas McDANIEL Obituary - Death Notice and Service Information

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Richmond, Virginia

McDANIEL, Nicholas Stephen, 25, of Richmond, passed away November 5, 2012 after fighting a courageous battle with brain cancer. During his nine month fight, Nicholas was an inspiration to all who met him and heard his story. His smile was contagious and all learned from Nick how to fight an illness and trust in our Lord Jesus. He was preceded in death by his paternal grandmother, Beverly R. McDaniel. He is survived by his parents, Leigh J. McDaniel and Gwen Nadder McDaniel; brother, Jeffrey L. McDaniel; and sister, Heather N. McDaniel; grandparents, W. Jeffrey McDaniel and Joseph S. and Gloria S. Nadder; the love of his life, Nikki Charles; aunts, uncles, cousins and many, many friends; and especially devoted friends, Gareth and Joanne McCloskey, Nick Oley and Bobbi Lou Long. Nicholas was a service technician for Richmond BMW for eight years. He graduated from J.R. Tucker High School and Hermitage High School Vocational Tech Center in 2005. Nick was an avid soccer fan and played for three soccer teams until his diagnosis. The family will receive friends 2 to 4 and 6 to 8 p.m. Tuesday, with a 7 p.m. Rosary at Bliley's - Central, 3801 Augusta Ave. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held 11 a.m. Wednesday at St. Anthony Maronite Catholic Church, 4611 Sadler Road, Glen Allen, Va. 23060. Interment will follow at Westhampton Memorial Park. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in Nicholas' name to the Cullather Brain Tumor Quality of Life Center, 5875 Bremo Road, Suite 108, Richmond, Va. 23226.

This obituary was originally published in the Richmond Times-Dispatch.

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Dear Gwen and Leigh,
I was so saddened to learn of Nicholas' death today. I found out by accident when I had to drop off a package to Amy Nadder that was accidentally delivered to my door and saw her family's memorial to Nick near the front steps.
Although I did not know Nick before his hospitalization, I was touched by his demeanor and sense of humor in the face of a horrible illness.
I cannot imagine what it feels like to lose a child, and my thoughts and prayers are with...

Ann McRae

December 18, 2012 | Midlothian, VA

I didn't know Nick, but I know his beautiful Mom, Gwen, from Ridge Elementary. I am so sorry to hear of his passing. I know what a tremendous person Gwen is so I am sure Nick was amazing! What a beautiful smile! Heaven really has gained an angel. You will be in my prayers.

Amber Taylor

November 08, 2012 | Richmond, VA

My thoughts and prayers are with you all during this time. God has a plan and he needed another guardian angel. Love to all. Rene Zeheb Langley

November 08, 2012

Nick, I didn't know you. I only knew of you through my son, a fellow soccer fan/player. Your courage touched me as I followed your battle. Reminded by your wristband, you were in my thoughts and prayers daily. Your spirit and courage live on and will continue to inspire.

Steve Williams

November 08, 2012 | Richmond, VA

My deepest condolences. Nick was always full of life and making those around him happy.

Megan

November 07, 2012 | Richmond, VA

Praying for the whole family.I'm going to miss all the fun times at the old house with you matt and jeff. Know your smiling down on us now.Rest easy Nick will meet again one day

Taylor Harris

November 07, 2012 | Richmond, VA

Dear McDaniel Family -

I am so deeply sorry to hear about the loss of Nick. I know you all are in pain right now, but I hope you are comforted in knowing that he is at peace. Thoughts and prayers are with you all during this difficult time.

Melanie Latina

November 07, 2012

Dear McDaniel Family,
I was so saddened to hear about all Nick has gone through the past 9 months. I can only imagine how devastating this is for all of you. I remember Nick from his Jackson Davis days and have been a customer of Leigh's
over the years. Our thoughts and prayers are with you.

The Andersons, Patty, Jamie, Kara, and Michael

November 07, 2012

I am so so so sorry to hear this!!! Leigh & Gwen my prayers go out to all of you during this time. I was contacted just last night about this and had not even known he had been sick. I can't even imagine what you're going through. Thinking of you all and praying for strength to be given to you during this difficult time! Leigh you knew my last name as Clary (Formally from John Daylor's office) God bless you all!

Melissa Gwaltney

November 07, 2012 | Yorktown, VA

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