Jimmy McDaniel

Jimmy McDaniel obituary, Martinez, GA

Jimmy McDaniel

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Jimmy McDaniel Obituary

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Martinez, GA – Entered into rest on Saturday, September 20, 2025, Jimmy Milton McDaniel, 74, loving husband of 52 years to Tillie McDaniel.

Jimmy was a native of Augusta, GA and retired from DSM Chemical as a supervisor after 30 years. He enjoyed hunting, fishing, gardening, and was an avid Georgia Bulldog fan. He was a member of Wesley United Methodist Church and loved the Lord. Most of all, Jimmy adored and cherished his family.

Family members, in addition to his wife, include his son: Ben McDaniel (Jennifer); grandchildren: Kinley McDaniel, Logan McDaniel, Emma Escamilla (Isai), Caleb McDaniel, Corrine McDaniel, and Katelyn Morgan; sister: Janice Patridge (Billy); nieces: Angie Sharp (Michael) and Callie Partridge; son-in-law: Leroy Powell; honorary son: Joey Harris; and beloved friend of the family: Melanie Michaels.

He is preceded in death by his parents: Fred and Ruth McDaniel; daughter: Julie Powell; granddaughter: Madison McDaniel; and brother: William McDaniel.

A memorial service will be held Friday, September 26, 2025 at 11:00 A.M. in the chapel of Thomas Poteet & Son with Rev. Jimmy Harris and Rev. Greg Porterfield officiating. The family will receive friends one hour prior to the service, beginning at 10:00 A.M., at the funeral home.

Memorial contributions may be made to the American Cancer Society at https://donate.cancer.org/ or to the Cincinnati Children’s Hospital at 3333 Burnet Avenue, Cincinnati, OH 45229.

Thomas Poteet & Son Funeral Directors, 214 Davis Rd., Augusta, GA 30907 (706) 364-8484. 

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Upcoming Events

Sep

26

Visitation

10:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m.

Thomas Poteet & Son Funeral Directors

214 Davis Road, Augusta, GA 30907

Send Flowers

Sep

26

Memorial service

11:00 a.m.

Thomas Poteet & Son Funeral Directors

214 Davis Road, Augusta, GA 30907

Send Flowers

Only 4 days left for delivery to next service.