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Billy Daniel Obituary
He was preceded in death by his wife of 60 years, Edith Joyce Lyles Daniel; his parents; brother, Bobby Reed Daniel and nephew, Barry Reed Daniel.
Survivors include his son, Neil Laverne Daniel of Gordo; brother, Donald Kenneth Daniel of Gordo; granddaughter, Torey Lynn Estes (Cody Dale) and four great-grandchildren, Landon Trace Acker, Mason Cade Acker, Allie Presley Estes and Creek Mason Estes.
Billy was born October 26, 1930 in Tuscaloosa, Alabama to the late Kinnie Daniel and Myrtle E. Elledge Daniel. He was a graduate of Gordo High School Class of 1949, a retired employee of Housel Hardware with 36 years of service and a veteran of the United States Army. Billy was also the owner and operator of Daniel Wrecker/Towing Service.
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Kathy Lancaster
January 23, 2026
My prayers go out to Mr Daniel's family. I had the pleasure of delivering meals on wheels to him for a couple of years. He graduated Gordo high school with my Mother. I didn't know him well, but he was a very nice man and I know he will be missed by all who love him.
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