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Roderick Daniel Obituary

Roderick Daniel, Sr.

Seattle, WA

Roderick Daniel, Sr., 58, passed away on October 21, 2015 in Seattle, WA.

Roderick was born in Monticello, LA on November 4, 1956. He attended John McDonogh High School in New Orleans. Received a B.S. Degree from Ashford University, joined the U.S. Army Retired Sgt. First Class E7, served in the Desert Storm War. Funeral service will be held at 10 a.m. Wednesday, November 4, 2015 at Day-Spring Fitch Funeral Home Chapel, 5503 Rainier Ave. South, Seattle, WA.

Followed by burial with full military honors in Tahoma National Cemetery in Kent, WA.

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Published by Clarion Ledger on Nov. 1, 2015.

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Deborah Daniel

September 12, 2025

I am his lovely wife Deborah Daniel
My husband is missed
Just hoped he wouldn't died so suddenly.

Edwin Daniel

March 23, 2019

I miss you dad.

Edwin Daniel Jr.

November 3, 2015

In memory of...Roderick (Paw-Paw) Daniel. I love you

Damon Nailer

November 3, 2015

You will be truly missed, Pops. It was great to get to know you. You always had some wisdom and energy to share. My prayers are with you Daniels family.

Edwin Daniel Jr.

November 3, 2015

Missing you paw-paw...stay strong daddy, nanna, and unc. I love y'all. Wish I could've seen you one last time

angel clark

November 3, 2015

Literally in tears.. You will truly be missed. Words can't express enough nor is there enough hrs. In a day. Stay strong Daniel family... Sincerely

Angela Dunn Williams

November 2, 2015

Our prayers are with Bro. Rod and he entire Daniels family. Just know that the Lord will be your comforter at this time of great loss.

King family

November 2, 2015

May the God of tender mercy (Psalms 83:18) grant the family peace and comfort during this time of sorrow.

Sarita Daniel

November 2, 2015

Gone too soon. May you rest in peace, Popsman.

Latasha Atkins

November 2, 2015

You will be missed and always affectionately known as "Daddy Rod". May you find rest and eternal peace fore you have fought,provided for,protected and served your country so well. Thank you for all that you've done and will continue to do as you watch over us all..

Louis Parker

November 1, 2015

Will be greatly missed a friend and wonderful man who taught me alot

November 1, 2015

May you find comfort from God

The Staff of Dayspring-Fitch & Sons

November 1, 2015

Offering our deepest sympathies at this time.

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