Jim "Moose" Daniel

Jim "Moose" Daniel obituary

Jim "Moose" Daniel

Jim Daniel Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by Ellis Funeral Home - Muleshoe on Aug. 18, 2025.

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Jim "Moose" Daniel age 77, of Muleshoe, Texas, died, Saturday, August 16, 2025 in Muleshoe. He was born September 11, 1947, in Gorman, Texas to R.J. and Margie Fae (Wright) Daniel. He married Lynn Miller in Quanah, Texas on October 20, 1973.

Jim was a member of the First Baptist Church in Muleshoe. He dedicated 35 years to teaching Social Studies and Agriculture, where his passion for education and his deep care for his students left a lasting impact. He dearly loved his family and treasured every opportunity for family gatherings. Jim also served his community faithfully as a Bailey County Commissioner for over six years. Known for his voice, Jim announced Muleshoe Mules football games and served as announcer for the Bailey County Stock Show. Outside of work and service, he enjoyed roping, rodeo, and spending time with his horses. He is preceded in death by his Parents.

Jim is survived by his wife, Lynn; his three sons, Chance Daniel and his wife, Lauran of Anton, Texas, Colby Daniel of Muleshoe, Texas and Kutter Thomas of Muleshoe and his two daughters, Stephanie Rumsey and her husband Ray of McKinney, Texas and Summer Jones and her husband Jake of Granbury, Texas. He is also survived by three sisters, Paula Vaughn and her husband, Earle of Comanche, Texas, Iris Kerley and her husband Bill of Dublin, Texas and Patsy Conter and her husband Bill of Sidney, Nebraska; a brother, Denver Daniel and his wife, Kim of San Saba, Texas; his fifteen grandchildren.

Funeral service available via Live Stream at the link below:

https://gillambadvertisingmuleshoe.com

Burial for Jim will take place at 1:00 PM, Friday, August 22, 2025 at Toliver Cemetery, Lamkin, Texas.

The family suggests memorials be sent American Cancer Society, PO Box 6704, Hagerstown, MD, 21741.

To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.

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104 E Avenue F, Muleshoe, TX 79347

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