John Riley McDaniel Jr.
John Riley McDaniel Jr.
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John McDaniel Jr.
John Riley "Johnny" McDaniel Jr., 80, of 4th Street, Waynesboro, went to be with his Lord and Savior Saturday, October 17, 2009, surrounded by his loving family.
Johnny was born February 10, 1929, in Covesville, Virginia, the son of the late John R. Sr. and Mary (Via) McDaniel. He was the last surviving member of his immediate family. Mr. McDaniel was a veteran of the United States Army, and was employed for many years as a heavy equipment operator for the late D. M. Conner.
In addition to his parents, and immediate family members, Johnny was preceded in death by a special step-grandson, Dustin "Dusty" Parrish.
Left to cherish his memory, is one daughter, Pattie McDaniel and her fiance, Steven Chevalier of Verona; four grandchildren; two stepchildren, Pam Parrish and Doug Leach; three great grandchildren; two special step-grandchildren, Douglas Hughes and Travis Parrish; and a very special friend and caregiver, Cathy Leach, of Crimora. He also leaves behind his former wife, Janet McDaniel; and a special son, Matthew Ray Fisher Sr.
The family wishes to extend their gratitude to Dr. David Herring and to Augusta Health Hospice of the Shenandoah for the special care and services they provided to Johnny and his family.
A funeral service will be held 2 p.m. Wednesday, October 21, 2009, in the Waynesboro Chapel of Reynolds Hamrick Funeral Homes and Crematory, 618 West Main Street with Pastor Melvin Bragg officiating. Burial will follow at Riverview Cemetery.
Active Pallbearers will include Matthew Ray Fisher Sr., Andy Wells, Matthew Ray Fisher II, Colby Hughes, Doug Leach and George Varner.
Honorary pallbearers will be grandchildren and friends attending the services.
The family will receive friends from 6 until 8 p.m. Tuesday, October 20, 2009, at the funeral home, as well as various other times at his residence.
Relatives and friends are invited to order flowers and share condolences or memories with the family at www.reynoldshamrickfuneralhomes.com.
This obituary was originally published in the News Virginian.
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October 20, 2009
Johnny
Hey,me again-Darlene R.-forgot I bet
Becky & Mom-Both were surprised to see
you-look after them both for me. Thanks-Hey--Cathy our lost is Heaven's
gain--He's got all three of them now to sing praises to Him--WOW
Love in Christ,again
Darlene Robertson-Friend
JUDY HENDERSON
October 20, 2009
UNCLE JOHNNY, I WILL MISS YOU AS WELL AS THE REST OF THE FAMILY BUT I KNOW YOU ARE AT PEACE NOW. I WILL ALWAYS LOVE YOU.JUDY
October 20, 2009
UNCLE JOHNNY, THOUGH WE WILL MISS YOU WE ARE GLAD YOUR SUFFERING IS OVER, NOW YOUR LIFES JOURNEY IS COMPLETE, NOW YOU CAN REST AT JESUS FEET AND PICK UP YOUR CROWN.
WE WILL MISS YOU.
MONIE& ROSALIE McDANIEL
October 20, 2009
Johnny
I will miss you-but-I know mom was glad to see you.I hope you told her
hello for me.Hey, we shall meet again.
Praise God !!!!! Love in Christ
Darlene Robertson
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betty perry
October 20, 2009
My thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.
Lakesha Jarvis
October 20, 2009
I would like to express my feelings to the family during this time of grief im here for u all and we will miss him dearly.
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