Larry Wayne Daniels

Larry Wayne Daniels obituary

Larry Wayne Daniels

Larry Daniels Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by American Cremation & Funeral Service on Oct. 6, 2025.

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Larry Wayne Daniels passed away on October 4, 2025, in Durham, NC from a hard-fought battle with Parkinson's disease. He was born on March 28, 1945, in Alamance County, to the late Wayne Daniels and the late Frances Allred Daniels. He is predeceased by his sister, Shelia Chavis and brothers, Mike Daniels and Kenneth Daniels.

Larry is survived by his wife of 47 years, Rebecca Daniels, two sons, Adam Daniels of Creedmoor, NC, Jesse Daniels (Britney) and daughter, Jenny Daniels, both of Durham, NC. He has 7 grandchildren, Jeremy Daniels reunited in heaven, Trevor Daniels, Hannah Wright, Hailey Wright, Addison Daniels, Jesse Daniels, Jr., and Johnny Daniels. He is also survived by two brothers, four sisters, numerous nieces and nephews and a large extended family who loved him very much.

After serving in the United States Navy during the Vietnam War, he settled in Durham where he was a commercial truck driver for most of his adult life. He was an avid Duke fan, loved NASCAR and enjoyed going fishing. He also loved spending time with his family and always made sure they knew how much he loved them.

A memorial service will be held Friday October 10, 2025, at 2:00 pm at Olive Branch Baptist Church, 123 Olive Branch Road, Durham, NC 27703. A graveside service will follow immediately after at the church cemetery

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