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Norman O'Dell McDaniel Jr.

Fort Myers, Florida

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ObituaryNorman O'Dell McDaniel, Jr., 69, affectionately known as "Del the Barber," passed on Tuesday, June 24, 2008 at his home in Alva, Florida. He was recuperating from recent shoulder surgery when he passed away peacefully in his sleep. Being a true "Florida Cracker," Del was born on...

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Dell cut my hair for some 20 years. We would swap stories, as a pilot flying in Latin America he would wait for the latest venture. He told me as a kid he would lay at the end of the runway at Page and have the planes fly over him. I just got back to learn he has flown away and how I'll miss our friendship.

Devon and Family, Having lost my dad, I know exactly how you feel, but I also know that God is a merciful God and he gives us precious time to heal, all the while he drapes us in his peace. Our prayers are with you all and you know you can call anytime. Keep smiling, your dad has a camera in his hand I'm sure!!!!!!

Dear Devon and family,
We are so very sorry for your loss. We will keep each and everyone of you in our prayers. God's richest blessings to you and your family.

With love,
Randy and Angela

Dear Devon and Family,
We were very sorry to hear about your special loss and pray for the continued closeness of your family and friends.
Love,
Ron & Dianne

When we lose someone we love,the loss seems to great to bear,but our good Lord sends us friends to comfort us,to show that he deeply cares.Ruthie you and your family are in my prayers, and in my heart.I'll always be here for you.
With love always
Ray

Dear family and friends: I loved Del like a brother and fondly remember the time he came out to California with the family for a visit. We were making a trip to Las Vegas and he was hanging out the van window taking pictures of the mountains, and he was not the least concerned that he might actually fall out! That was how Del lived life---to the fullest. I miss him terribly and wish there was something I could do to ease the pain for everyone. Things will get better with time, and Del will...

I love you all very much, its breaks my heart to see the pain you all are in, words can not properly express my feelings for it is felt... The one thing I know is that he will truly be missed... His zest for life shows in so many was, the laughter of his wife, children, family and friends as everyone sits around and replays the memories of your lives with Del, his sense of humor, his wacky ways and the dance.. I loved to watch him dance, no matter who he danced with if they were a bad...

I'm very sad to read this. Del gave me and my son haicuts for more than 12 years and he gave my son Matthew his first. We will miss him very much.

I met Del by chance when I was searching for a barber nine years ago, having just moved down from Massachusetts. I found a friend. My kids grew up calling him "Uncle Del" and we all grew very fond of him and looked forward to seeing him every month. He always had a smile, a joke, an anecdote or a gift for my kids. He was always happy to see us. I will always remember our lively discussions about politics and his unique philosophy about SW Florida. We shared a mutual love for Maine,...