David D. Daniel

1983 - 2020

Lubbock- David Daniel, 37, of Lubbock passed away Thursday, December 31, 2020. He was born February 8, 1983 in Lubbock to Jimmy Daniel and Mary Quiroz. David graduated from Coronado High School in 2001 and began dating Melissa, who he then married on January 24, 2015. In 2005 he became an electrician apprentice and worked for Salinas Custom Homes for 15 years, then went on to work for BMC in 2018.

He was a member of St. Patrick's Catholic Church. There he was part of the Holy Name Society and a 4th Degree Knight for Knight of Columbus #15876. He held office for Advocate, 3rd year Trustee and Deputy Grand Knight. He also held coordinator positions for Health Services and Director of Life. David started playing soccer at a young age and grew a love for it. He continued playing soccer, both indoors and outdoors, for many teams. David will be remembered for his warm smile and his tender heart. He was known to be a servant to God and others.

Those left to cherish his memory are his wife, Melissa and their son, Cortez; mother, Mary Quiroz of Lubbock; father, Jimmy Daniel; grandmother, Maria Gomez of Hart; mother-in-law, Rosa Hernandez of Canoga Park, CA; father-in-law, Ricky Alvarez of Lubbock; 2 sisters-in-law, Marie Alvarez of Lubbock and Vanessa Hernandez of Canoga Park, CA, and brother-in-law, Ricky Alvarez, Jr. of Midland, TX. Two nieces, Jocelyn and Jewel and one nephew, Jayden; as well as numerous aunts, uncles and cousins.

David was preceded in death by his two sons, Marrick and Nathan Rey Daniel and grandfather, Joe Quiroz.

Visitation will begin at 1:00 p.m. Sunday, January 10, 2021 at Venue on Broadway, 2202 Broadway with rosary being cited at 6:00 p.m. Meet at Venue on Broadway at 10:30 a.m. to proceed to Graveside services that will be at 11:00 a.m. Monday, January 11, 2021 at the City of Lubbock Cemetery.