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Alfred McDaniel Obituary
August 1, 1932 - December 11, 2014
Lizella, GA- Alfred Eugene "Geno" McDaniel Sr., 82, passed away Thursday, December 11, 2014 resting peacefully in his home. Funeral services will be held Tuesday, December 16, 2014 at 2:00 pm in the chapel of Macon Memorial Park Funeral Home with Rev. Matthew Yarbrough officiating. Burial will follow in Macon Memorial Park Cemetery. The family will greet friends on Monday night from 6:00 pm until 8:00 pm at the funeral home. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Dixon United Methodist Church, 6637 Sandy Point Rd., Lizella, GA 31052, or Hospice Care Options, 486 New St. Macon, GA 31201.
Geno was born in Bibb County on August 1, 1932 to the late Warren Arthur and Nina Pendley McDaniel, and is predeceased by his oldest sister, Nadell McDaniel Bond. He served his country in the Georgia National Guard and worked for 12 years at Central of Georgia Railroad and later worked for Robins Air Force Base until his retirement. After retiring, he enjoyed wood working. Geno was a member of Dixon United Methodist Church and was an avid local sports fan and especially loved the Macon Whoopee Hockey Team and Mercer University sports.
Geno is survived by his wife of 63 years, Helen Dale Crawford McDaniel, who was the love of his life; three children, Marsha McDaniel Moore, Al McDaniel Jr., and JoRee (Ken) Wacter Rousey; four beloved grandchildren who referred to him as "Grandaddy" but thought of him as "Dad", Chris Hammock, Burt (Angela) Hammock, Heather (Donal) Tribble and Sheena (Eddie) Wacter; eight cherished great grandchildren, Kristen, Andrew, Austin, Steven, Seth, Avery, Alanah, and Layden, who all loved him dearly; two loving sisters, Joan (Robert) McDaniel Todd and Marie (John) McDaniel Brewer; and many nieces and nephews, that he loved as his own.
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Ruth Newman
December 17, 2014
Dale, I did get to the funeral. I was late, and when I came out the guest book had already been removed. I am so sorry to hear about Geno's death. Bill used to call him every few weeks or so to see how he was doing. I will be praying for you and your family. I know what you are going thru now. It is so hard to go thru and I am still having a rough time thinking about him every day. I know that God is there for you and he will ease your pain as you go along. Please know that I will be thinking about you and praying for you. I send my love and prayers. Ruth Newman
joyce frey
December 16, 2014
I am so sorry to hear about Geno's passing and send healing prayers to all the family. Grief is a strange feeling and it takes as long as it takes. God walks every step with you and bring back all the wonderful memories from a different time..
Linda
December 16, 2014
Dale,Joan,Marie,Al,Marsha,JoRee I am so sorry for your loss.I can only imagine how your heart grieves. Know that I am praying for the Lord to comfort you, I loved Gene and love all of ya'll.
Olivia Whatley
December 16, 2014
So sorry for your loss. We have yall in our prayers. Love your Oreilly family
Tom DuBose
December 16, 2014
TO THE FAMILY OF ALFRED “GENO” MCDANIEL
The untimely death of my longtime friend “Geno” was received with shock and much sadness. Please accept my personal and sincere condolences. Our years of friendship with are an important entry in my book of memories.
It would be tempting to say that Geno inherited the ingredients of his success or that it was something within his bloodlines. But instead it was the sum total of merit, and hard work, and especially, the choices that he alone made for himself that determined the direction his life would take.
Geno remembered that justice is conscience, not just personal conscience, but the conscience of mankind. As I reflect back Geno was not only an amazing person but a giving person who in his own way was always looking for ways to make life better for others. He was a kind and distinguished gentleman and could always be found doing the people's business to the very end.
This is the light he cast for those who looked to him for help in their darkest moments. The light that led so many who pursued the American dream and the expectation of justice, the light that now serves as a guiding beacon for those who follow in his wake.
His life bent toward fairness for all and he truly possessed that American quality. Geno fought the tough battles that were required of him and had a capacity to learn and a capacity to listen. But what stands out to me the most is not what Geno has done, it's how he lived his life. He moved through this world with unshakeable calm and confidence.
He will be profoundly missed and will always be the rainbow in our clouds. Our heart aches at our loss, but his legacy will always be with us. So, at the end of that last tour of duty and hearing the sound of that final ‘all aboard' call we should all come to realize that a life lived believing, giving, caring and loving your family is the only life that really matters.
Gone from our eyes, but not forgotten in our hearts.
G. Thomas DuBose, Past International President, UTU-(SMART)
Otis Scarbar
December 16, 2014
Dear McDaniel Family, I was so sorry to hear of your loss. You all will be in my thoughts and prayers.
Wanda Walkup
December 15, 2014
Dale, Joree & family,we just wanted to let y'all know that y'all are in our loving thought & prayers. Our deepest sympathy are with you all . Love, Barbara & Keith Davis & Ron & Wanda Walkup
Susan Potter
December 15, 2014
Sorry ,for your loss .I will keep you in my prayers.Susan Potter
Ruel & Dianne Pitts
December 14, 2014
Sorry we can't be with you'all at this very sad time. So sorry for your loss. You are in our prayers.
JUANITA TOWSON
December 14, 2014
SO SORRY TO HEAR ABOUT GENO.MY PRAYERS ARE WITH THE FAMILY.RIP GENO.
Judy Genthner Samuels
December 14, 2014
Dale, Marsha and Al, I am very sorry for your loss. Our thoughts and prayers are with you.
JIMMY & JANET FAIRCLOTH
December 14, 2014
Hope all the pain he went through is over I know you will miss him very much but know he is in a better place ,
Cindy Brunson
December 14, 2014
I'm so very sorry to hear about Geno. I will greatly miss his hugs and that wonderful smile he always had for me. Joree, thank you for always sharing him with me. I love you Geno!
December 14, 2014
Growing up in Bloomfield the McDaniel family was one of the nicest around. Always smiling and thinking of others. God please be with this sweet family. Kathy Blackwell Williams
Shane Rousey
December 13, 2014
One of the best people I've ever known. A very kind and loving man. He always treated me as one of his own.
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