Roy McDaniel, Jr.
Roy McDaniel, Jr.
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It is with great sadness and heavy hearts that the family of Roy McDaniel, Jr .announces his passing on Wednesday, April 16, 2025 at the age of 66. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at St. Theresa Catholic Church in St. Landry on Saturday, April 26, 2025 at 10:00 AM. Burial will follow in the St. Theresa Church Cemetery with Father Casey Dugas officiating services.
Roy McDaniel, Jr. was born on Wednesday, June 11, 1958 in Lafayette, Louisiana. He was a loving father, grandfather, and brother. Roy had a good sense of humor which contributed to his great outlook on life and often made those around him smile.
He is survived by his daughter, Rachel “Sommar” McDaniel; grandson, Zaine Cole McDaniel; siblings, Ellen Johnson, Wilson “Sonny” McDaniel, Lorraine Norris, Robert “Dee” McDaniel (Pam), and Loretta Ortego (Grant); five nieces; and ten nephews.
Roy is preceded in death by his parents to Roy, Sr. and Jeanette McDaniel; his brother, Dr. James McDaniel, Sr., and his niece, Sherry Ortego Tyra.
Visitation will take place at Ardoin’s Funeral Home in Ville Platte on Friday, April 25, 2025 from 4:00 PM until 8:00 PM and again on Saturday, April 26, 2025 beginning at 8:00 AM until dismissal at 9:15 AM. A rosary will be recited at 6:00 PM Friday evening.
Family and friends are invited to leave words of comfort and fond memories at www.ardoinfuneralhomes.com.
Ardoin’s Funeral Home in Ville Platte is in charge of arrangements.
To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.
709 West Main Street, Ville Platte, LA 70586
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