David Patrick McDaniel

David Patrick McDaniel obituary, Nanticoke, MD

David Patrick McDaniel

David McDaniel Obituary

Published by Legacy Remembers from Feb. 28 to Mar. 2, 2023.
David Patrick McDaniel passed away on February 26, 2023 surrounded by his loving family members. He was the son of Rosalee and the late James David McDaniel. He was born in Salisbury on March 17, 1964. David resided in Nanticoke with his lifetime love of 30 years, Joan Murphy.

David attended Wicomico High School and later joined the U.S. Marines. He and his father owned and operated a domestic cleaning service called Maid Brigade. He later ventured out and owned his own cleaning service called DM Services.

David was a very loving brother, son, and uncle. He loved spending time talking with all his community friends and family. David was an extremely sociable person that did not know any strangers. "His heart was larger than his body" and he was embraced by everyone that interacted with him. David enjoyed spending his time vacationing, indulging in water sports, and fishing. He also enjoyed spending time in the kitchen, as he was an avid cook.

David was preceded in death by his father , James David McDaniel and his twin sons, Joshua David and James Elmer McDaniel. He is survived by his longtime love, Joan Murphy; his mother, Rosalee Lynch McDaniel; three sisters Christine Lee and Donaldson Twyman; Jeri Ann Miller; Susan Lynn McDaniel. One niece, Melissa Leigh King; and two nephews, Stephen Colby and Randall Adam Miller.

There will be a "Celebration Of Life" memorial service on Saturday March 4, 2023 at West Side Fire Department, located at 21045 Nanticoke Rd., Bivalve, MD. The visitation will begin at 2:00 PM and the service will start at 3:00 PM. There will be a repast immediately following the service sponsored by the West Side Fire Department Ladies Auxiliary. In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations be made to the West Side Fire Department at 21045 Nanticoke Rd., Bivalve, MD 21814.

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September 17, 2025

Christine posted to the memorial.

September 17, 2025

Delores Jackson Foster posted to the memorial.

September 16, 2025

Elva Layfield posted to the memorial.

Christine

September 17, 2025

David Patrick...... loved beyond measure, hope you know that you are alive in our hearts, we talk about you everyday , David ! Missed greatly, loved beyond measure. Continue to watch over us, until we are reunited.
I love you

Delores Jackson Foster

September 17, 2025

My sincere condolences to the family of David McDaniel. I know he´s greatly missed. Believe that you will be with him again in that Great Getting Up Morning, when those who died in Christ will rise.

Elva Layfield

September 16, 2025

David, we all continue to miss you so much! You were the life of the party and your humor kept us all going strong. Know that we all plan to reunite with you some day soon. Unitl then, rest in peace our sweet friend.
Bill and Elva Layfield

Melissa L. Martin

September 15, 2025

There isn´t a day that goes by that I don´t miss you Uncle Dave.. we all do. Keep watching over us until we meet again .. and don´t you have too much fun up there without me.

Melissa L. Martin

September 15, 2025

Joan

February 20, 2025

Love you and miss you each and every day.

Christine..........

February 19, 2025

David,
You are in our daily thoughts, prayers and conversations . I miss you more than you can ever imagine ..... please watch over us , until we reunite .You are missed and loved beyond measure, David

Elva Layfield

February 17, 2025

Dave was always playing jokes, making you laugh and just a fun time when he was around. Miss him greatly. Bill and Elva Layfield

Susan McDaniel

February 14, 2025

I miss you everyday David, not a day goes by that I haven't thought of you.

Elva Layfield

December 18, 2024

Thinking of you today with the memorial reminder......How Joanie must miss you as we all do. You were always the life of the party, and there was never a dull moment when you were around. Rest in peace David, we shall all see you again one day. Love, Elva and Bill Layfield

Christine McDaniel

February 27, 2024

Sending you all my love from this side , you are loved snd missed everyday ! Until we meet again , watch over us David

Joan Murphy

February 26, 2024

David I miss you every second of every day. I find solace in knowing we will be together again. Rest in peace. Love you Pookie.

Joan Murphy

February 26, 2024

David I miss you more and more with each breath I take. I take solace in knowing you are in your Heavenly home and we will be together again. Love you Pookie.

Susan McDaniel

February 25, 2024

I miss you David and think of you everyday. Life just isn't the same. I know you are in a better place, and we will be together again

Melissa King

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February 24, 2024

Uncle Dave I love you and I miss you more than I could ever explain. Sometimes I wake up and forget you´re no longer with us.. but I know you are in an amazing place with some of the best people beside you. I look forward to the day when we are reunited again. Until then keep an eye out for everyone I´ll keep talking to you as if you´re still here.

Elva Layfield

February 22, 2024

Cannot believe its been a year since Dave's passing. He was so full of fun, and he loved his Joanie! We miss him and his silly pranks and words of wisdom. Rest in peace Dave......we shall join you some day. Elva Layfield

John Felter

March 8, 2023

Sorry for your family `s loss, Melissa

Christine

March 7, 2023

Ramona See

March 4, 2023

I will miss you being with Joan when I come home to visit and eating crabs at my dad's farm. Rest in peace. Love Ramona

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Memories of youNever a dull moment Uncle Dave. I love you.

Anne & Randybennett

March 4, 2023

Will surely miss you David & such wonderful memories we will always cherish. Our arms are wrapped around Joan to endure this transition

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March 4, 2023

Forever in our heart and memories. We will miss you but your legacy lives on. RIP David

Christine

March 4, 2023

David....

I will carry you with me everyday in my heart , until we meet again!
I love you David

Carlos

March 3, 2023

Uncle Dave, your unconditional love and fun personality will never be forgotten. Thank you for being an influential father figure to Melissa and a great friend and mentor to me. We all miss you dearly.

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Donnie

March 3, 2023

In loving memory of a wonderful person. We will love you and miss you always. And the worlds greatest brother-in-law.

Christine McDaniel Twyman

March 3, 2023

Cathy Payne

March 3, 2023

Sending love, condolences, and healing prayers to your family during this very difficult time. I am so saddened to hear of your loss-and I´m wishing you moments of peace and comfort as you remember happy times shared with David.

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O´Shaye Farrare

March 2, 2023

So sad to hear that such an awesome friend has left us all. Condolences and love to Joan and family from O´Shaye, Max and family. Love and miss u Dave

Tyann and Donnie Copes

March 2, 2023

Please accept my sincere condolences. I'm praying for you all during this difficult time.

Jane Whaley Quillen

March 1, 2023

My condolences to the family. David will always be special to me he was the father of my first grand babies James and Joshua and a very special person.

Velma Twyman

March 1, 2023

Sorrow is not forever.
Love is.
David held a special place in your heart and your life. May dear nemories of him bring you peace and reassure you that love endures forever.
Love and prayers.

Bill and Elva Layfield

March 1, 2023

You were so full of life and so much fun to be with. You will not be forgotten! Our heartfelt sympathies goes out to the family.

Kay R

March 1, 2023

Such happy family memories!! We will miss you David!!

Susan Thomas Messick.

March 1, 2023

I´m so sorry for the loss of you son and brother. I will keep you all close in thought and prayers.

Rick

March 1, 2023

You were taken away from us way too soon!

Kora

March 1, 2023

We miss you Uncle Dave!

Charlotte Adkins

March 1, 2023

My sincere thoughts and prayers.
Charlotte Adkins

Dick Van Gelder

March 1, 2023

Joan and family are all deep in my prayers.

Joan

March 1, 2023

But they who wait for the LORD shall renew their strength;they shall mount up with wings like eagles;they shall run and not be weary;they shall walk and not faint. -Isaiah 40:31

Larry and Carolyn Togans

February 28, 2023

Our deepest sympathy goes out to the Family of David McDaniel. May your hearts find joy in the fond memories of your loved one.

Susan McDaniel

February 28, 2023

I love you and miss you David.

Joan

February 28, 2023

Love and miss you so much Pookie. You were taken away from us way too soon.

Jian

February 28, 2023

Donnie twyman

February 28, 2023

David and Elsa

February 28, 2023

You will be missed forever and always,the beautiful moments you shared with us will always speak of the great person that you are. Rest In Peace up in heaven David.

Delores Jackson Foster

February 28, 2023

My sincere condolences and sympathy to the Family of David McDaniel. Sorrowfully, Delores Jackson Foster

Wayne strausburg

February 28, 2023

I am so very sorry for your family

Tracy Jackson

February 28, 2023

May GOD Bless this family! I did not know David, I missed out, because he sounds like my kind of beautiful outgoing person to enjoy family time with. LORD I thank you for giving this family strength, peace, mercy and understanding during this difficult time. Give them what they need LORD and they will laugh again and be able to share beautiful memories of their loving brother, in Jesus name Amen

Melissa Martin

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Uncle Dave,

There could never be anyone quite like you. I will love you forever.

Melissa

Bonnie Twyman

February 28, 2023

Bless those who mourn, Eternal God with the comfort of your love. I pray with each day that the family of David Mc Daniel will find peace and comfort in their loving memories. I also pray father that you will provide them the strength they need to get through this difficult time in the Name of Your Son Jesus Christ.

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