Jack Milton Daniels

Jack Milton Daniels was called home to reside with his Eternal Father the morning of June 9, 2009. He was welcomed into heaven by his mother Doris Jones Daniels, his father Robert Daniels, his friend and father-in-law Grant Bond, and his grandmother Mae Pleasants, aunt and uncle, Alice Dean and G.H. “Garland” Jones, who went before him. Jack is survived by his wife and partner in life, Nanette Bond Daniels; by his daughter Kara Daniels Hand and son-in-law Cody Hand and granddaughter Emmie Reed Hand. He is also survived by his aunt Virginia Jones and his brothers: Don Daniels and Joseph Daniels and their wives, Angela and Shelia; by his nephews Dallas Daniels, Michael Daniels and Matthew Daniels; and by his mother-in-law Ruth Bond. A decorated Vietnam Veteran, Jack was a native of Cary, North Carolina. Although he spent a brief time traveling for sales in the south and midwest, where he met his wife, Jack returned to Cary to raise his family and live out an exemplary life. He touched thousands of lives as the owner and operator of Jack Daniels’ Grocery and Deli on Jones Franklin Road in Raleigh. He could be found at his store everyday welcoming customers. Jack’s friendliness and gentle strength was displayed on a daily basis. In his whole life Jack never met a stranger. Mr. Daniels was also a lifelong member of The First United Methodist Church of Cary, the fifth generation of contributing members. His daughter Kara and granddaughter Emmie represent a sixth and seventh generation of membership. An active member, Jack served as a Sunday school teacher and UMYF leader for many years. He also served as co-leader of a Girl Scout troop with his wife, Nanette. Jack’s service to others was only outdone by the kindness and love that he showed to his family. He was a devoted son, father, and husband. He was the pattern the rest of us should strive to emulate. His wife and daughter will always feel blessed to have always had the unconditional generosity of his love. He is a loss that will be mourned for a lifetime. The family will receive friends for a Celebration of his life on Friday, June 12, 2009 at 6:00 PM at the First United Methodist Church of Cary. A private family funeral will be held on Saturday, June 13, 2009 and he will be buried with honors in the Daniels Family Plot at the Hillcrest Cemetery in Cary. Arrangements with Brown-Wynne Funeral Home in Cary and condolences may be sent to the family at www.brownwynne.com.