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Charles McDaniel Obituary
Charles McDaniel flew his final flight, in a T-39 Sabreliner, on April 12, 2010.
Charlie's first love was always to fly for the Navy. He was able to obtain an aviation slot and earned his "Wings of Gold" in December of 1968 at NAS Beeville, Texas. Charlie's illustrious naval aviation career as a fighter pilot included flying F-4s aboard several aircraft carriers in the Mediterranean. In 1973, while attached to VF-161, Charlie successfully recovered his crippled F-4 Phantom via a barricade arrestment onboard the USS Midway (CV-41). He attended Top Gun School and flew adversary missions with VF-43 as an F-5 pilot at NAS Oceana. Charlie finished his naval career on a foreign exchange tour flying A-4s with the Royal Singapore Air Force. Retiring as a Lieutenant Commander after 20 years of service, he distinguished himself earning the following awards: Naval Commendation Medal with 1 Star, Meritorious Unit Commendation, Sea Service Ribbon, Naval Achievement Medal with 1 Star, and the Battle "E".
After retiring from the U.S. Navy in October of 1984, Charlie continued to serve his country, as a contractor pilot training navigators and weapon system officers from the Navy, Marine Corps, and Air Force as well as German, Italian, Saudi and Singapore foreign national officers. A veteran aviator, Charlie recorded over 16,000 pilot flight hours.
Charlie is survived by his wife of 31 years, Terrie, five daughters (Kim, Tiffany, Suzie, Ali & Caroline), three sons-in-laws (Charles, Tyler & Will), and three grandchildren (Jesse, Abigail & David.) He is also survived by his sister Nancy, and step-mother Evelyn who resides in Knoxville, TN.
On Friday, April 16, a joint service for the four men lost from the crash will be held in the Naval Aviation Memorial Chapel at NAS Pensacola at 10am. Following this service, there will be a visitation and separate service for Charlie at First United Methodist Church of downtown Pensacola at 2pm. Friends and family are invited to either service.
In lieu of flowers, the McDaniel family requests donations sent to Edith and Harold McDaniel Scholarship Fund, Berry College, P.O. Box 69, Mount Berry, GA 30149-0069
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Memories and Condolences
for Charles McDaniel
Diane
April 22, 2010
Dearest Terrie and family,
Jo gave us the sad news and we have been communicating to share our thoughts and memories of Charlie Mac. We will respect your request for a period of recovery, then you can expect a barrage of calls from your ah ah sisters. We are all here for you should you need anything. love you much, Diane
Judy Hicks
April 20, 2010
Terrie, Suzie, Ali, and Caroline,
Words can never express the sorrow you must be feeling. My deepest sympathy to you all, I will keep you in my prayers. Love Aunt Judy
John Hartley
April 19, 2010
Dear Mrs. McDaniel and family, Our thoughts and prayers go out for you all in this tragic loss. He was a great man and one of our favorite customers. Please call on us if you need any help and WE LOVE YOU ALL.
April 17, 2010
Terri
you and your family have been in my prayers the moment John called me. May God give you courage, strength, and comfort in these days of loss and grief
Prayers and support
Cousin Gene Lovelace-Nashville,tn
April 16, 2010
Dear Terrie, Ali, Caroline, and family,
My heart breaks for you in the loss of your husband and father. I remember all the hard work Charlie did for Mrs. Danley and Ransom Chorus all those years. My prayers are with you. May God give each of you the comfort you need during this difficult time.
Love and blessings to each of you,
Deanna Overson
Sherrin Hill
April 16, 2010
Mrs. McDaniel & family,
I've worked with Charlie Mac for nine years and can't say enough about what a wonderful man he was. He always had so many stories to tell about all of you and loved to brag on you. He'll be sorely missed. I'm proud to have known this Gray Eagle and am so thankful for the service he willingly rendered to his country. My prayers are with you.
April 16, 2010
To the McDaniel family. I am so sorry to hear of Charlie's Death. I graduated from College with Charlie in 1964.The Berry College Class of 1964 will always remember Charlie as one of the finest members of our class.Our thoughts and prayers are with the family during these difficult time. Leslie Howard, Berry college Class of 1964.
'05-'07 VT-86 Instructor
April 16, 2010
It was an honor and privilege to have known you, and to have flown with you, Charlie Mac. We flew many hops together while I was an instructor, and I always enjoyed it. I always felt like we "clicked" in the cockpit and saw eye to eye on whatever the task was. Flying with you, I learned so much, and there's no doubt that you made me a better aviator. Thank you for your service to our country and for teaching all of us over the past 20 years. You will be sorely missed and always remembered. We'll see you in high holding-
Harriet Terry
April 15, 2010
May God bless you, Terri, and your Daughters and Families during this time in the loss of Charles. He and I were in the same class at Berry College and I remember him fondly. It was so good to see him at one of our recent reunions.
John Lovelace
April 15, 2010
Terrie and Girls,
Words cannot express our sympahy at the loss of Charlie. What great memories I have of the times we had together. We wish so much that we could have come to the service. You will be held in our prayers and thoughts. Mother and Uncle George send their love also. I hope we can get together sometime...John, Marla, Josh, and Hope.
Kevin Barry
April 15, 2010
Tiffany, my heartfelt sympathies to you and your family with the tragic loss of your father. Have comfort in knowing he passed doing something he loved. My thoughts and prayers are with you during this difficult time.
Kelly Perkins
April 15, 2010
Hi Terrie, I don't know if you remember me but I am Kelly and I used to date Ron Canady, I am so sorry for your loss of CMAC, he died doing one of his loves, the other was the love of you and the girls, my thoughts and prayers are with you all, Kelly Perkins
Jimmy Bates
April 15, 2010
Tiffany, I am so sorry to have learned about your father's tragic accident. Of course my thoughts and prayers will be with you, Jesse and your family. God Bless you.
Anne Watkins
April 15, 2010
Ali & Caroline,
I am so sorry to hear the news of your father's accident. Sometimes it's hard to understand why things happen, but God knows. Remember that as Jesus is embracing your father, He also is holding tight to you and your family as He starts the healing process for all of you. Knowing as believers we will one day see our loved ones again brings us joy and peace. Will keep you in my prayers and ask Jesus to gather all of you in His arms as He comforts and give you the strength to make it through each day.
David Berry
April 15, 2010
Hearlfelt sympathies to Mr. McDaniel's family. My son, Ryan, graduated from NFO training at Pensacola NAS, and very likely flew with Mr. McDaniel.
Jennifer Pearson
April 15, 2010
Tiffany,
My thoughts are with you and your family. Although I did not know your father, he is my hero. Not only because of his outstanding service to my country, because he raised you to be a compassionate and strong woman, friend and mother. He is as proud of you as you are of him. My heart is with you.
Jon Johnson
April 15, 2010
Terrie, Linda and I send our sincerest sympathy to you and your family. It was a privilege to have known and worked with Charley through the years. God bless and keep you and yours.
Melanie Herr
April 15, 2010
Dearest Terri and Family,
Words seem so inadequate at this time . . . to express my compassionate sorrow for the loss of Charlie "Mac". It is difficult to make sense of all that is happening at this time. I found God's grace, mercy and love sheltered and comforted me - deep within my spirit and soul. From that place I found the courage to grieve and to eventually grow. Please know I am here to offer my support and will pray for peace and healing love.
Aloha
Gipssy Piloto
April 15, 2010
My prayers are with you and your family, keep his memory alive for years to come.....Gipssy Piloto
April 15, 2010
Our sympathy and prayers to the family of this great American hero, and the others in the accident. May your memories bring you comfort along with the love, healing, and peace that our Lord & Savior Jesus Christ provides.
Carol LaBarre
April 15, 2010
Terrie,
I was so sorry to hear about Charlie's death. My prayers are with you now at this time of sadness and loss.
Carmella Durbin
April 15, 2010
Dear Terrie and Family,
Our sincere sympathy and prayers are extended to you and your family. May God's love and comfort from family and friends give you strength.
Sincerely,
Carmella (Tamayo) and Bill Durbin
Diana Lovelace
April 15, 2010
What a wonderful life of service that Charlie led. My heart goes out to all of his girls who lost such a dear husband and father too soon. I send prayers of peace and love your way.
Jackie York
April 15, 2010
Hubert and I were very sorry to hear of your loss. Our prayers are with your family. May the Lord comfort you during this time of loss.
Dora Huelsbeck
April 15, 2010
My thoughts are with you all. He was a very special person and will be missed.
Mary Anders
April 15, 2010
We are so sorry for your loss. You and the family will be in our prayers in the coming weeks and months. Herb and Mary Anders
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