Delmer Lee Daniels

Delmer Lee Daniels obituary

Delmer Lee Daniels

Delmer Daniels Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by Jones-Preston Funeral Home - Paintsville on Dec. 7, 2025.
Delmer Lee Daniels, age 84, of Vandalia, Ohio, formerly of Stambaugh, Kentucky, passed away Friday, December 5, 2025.

Delmer was born, July 19, 1941 in Johnson County, Kentucky, son of the late Jason Daniels and Geneva Dixon Daniels. In addition to his parents, he is preceded in death by his wife, Shirley Joyce Daniels in 1997.

He is survived by his children, Geneva Myers of California, Robin Daniels of Vandalia, Ohio, Donna Daniels of Flat Gap, Kentucky, and Dale Daniels of Stambaugh, Kentucky; and a host of siblings, grandchildren and great grandchildren.

Funeral services will be conducted 11:00 a.m. Wednesday, December 10, 2025 in the Jones-Preston Funeral Chapel with Jim McKenzie officiating. Burial will follow in the Daniels-Sparks Cemetery, Honey Lane, Stambaugh, Kentucky. Friends may visit the Jones-Preston Funeral Home from 5:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m. Tuesday, December 9, 2025 and 10:00 a.m. until time of service at 11:00 a.m. Wednesday, December 10, 2025.

Jones-Preston Funeral Home is both Honored and Privileged to be Entrusted with all funeral arrangements for Mr. Delmer Lee Daniels.

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