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Powell McDaniel Jr.

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Powell McDaniel Obituary

McDaniel, Powell Jr. A resident of Clayton, CA. Powell McDaniel departed this life on Wednesday May 25th, 2011. A graduate of DePaul University and the American Institute of Banking, he retired as Deputy Regional Director for the United States Department of Commerce's Minority Business Development Agency. He leaves his wife, Lillian and daughters, Kelly McDaniel-Thorisson, and Piper McDaniel, his sister Gwendolyn Tibbs and neice Diana Joy Hennington. Services are Friday June 3rd 2011, 2 PM at Angeles Funeral Home in Los Angeles, CA.

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Published by Post-Tribune on Jun. 2, 2011.

Memories and Condolences
for Powell McDaniel

24 Entries

Kelly Thorisson

May 23, 2024

My beautiful family! Now, one amazing man is my guardian Angel. Love you Daddy!!!!

Joann Aldape

August 9, 2021

I am grateful and blessed to have known your father . I know he is watching over the three of you! . He was a great man! I will always treasure my friendship with your father. Sending all of you love, and comfort always.

Piper McDaniel

May 25, 2021

He could make up THE best jokes on the spot.

Lillian McDaniel

May 25, 2021

Darling,

We love you. We miss you and we think about you every day! Don’t forget us.❤

Piper McDaniel

May 25, 2021

My mom said yes to the best Daddy ever.

Kelly McDaniel Thorisson

May 23, 2021

We lost an amazing man on May 25, 2011 and I lost the best father any girl could be blessed to have. RIH

Lillian

September 12, 2020

Great guy! Good looking and. Awesome husband and father!

Leina Richard

May 26, 2012

I know tomorrow is Mr. McD's birthday, and yesterday was the anniversary of his passing, I just want to let the three of his favorite ladies know I'm thinking of you. I'm sending you each a warm embrace. I know you can smile when you remember him because I do:) Peace, Blessings and lots of Love...

Lupe Sanchez

May 25, 2012

To the McDaniel Family, I have very fond memories of Powell. I met him at work and quickly hit it off. I found him to be genuine and felt at ease speaking to him about anything. We would meet for cigarette breaks every day and just talk about work and family. He was very proud of his dauthers and wife. He would often speak of your academic accomplishments and your worldly travels, and his face lit up when speaking of you. He was a dear man and I miss my friend. Rest in peace...Lupe Sanchez

Kelly Thorisson

May 23, 2012

Missing you even more daddy! Sending you all of my love up to heaven. Kelly

Solvang, CA- Summer, 2010

Kelly Thorisson

July 7, 2011

Franklin Breckenridge, Jr.

June 22, 2011

Lillian, Kelly, and Piper, we love you. Please continue to move forward with the grace, beauty, and dignity that are your hallmarks and the wind of Laddie's spirit at your back.

Mimi Abrams

June 21, 2011

Mrs. McDaniel, Kelly, Piper...I am so sorry! Please accept my deepest sympathies. I'll never forget Mr. McDaniel's smile or the friendship he shared with my father.

Victor & Hazel Thornton

June 7, 2011

Our condolences to the McDaniel Family.
We met Laddie when we migrated to Gary, Indiana in the 60s and experienced his friendship. We were saddened to learn of his passing and wish God's blessings on his family.
Sincerely,

Lejene Breckenridge-Peete

June 2, 2011

To my dear friends the McDaniels. Please know you are in my thoughts and prayers and that God will provide comfort to you at this time. May his blessings continue to surround you.

Anh Nga Lee

June 2, 2011

To my dearest friend and her family,
I did not get to visit very often when your parents came down to visit but when I did, I always felt loved and welcomed!
When I would see your Dad, I could always see the love and pride he had for his family in his eyes.

I hate goodbyes, so I will say " Congratulations Mr. McDaniel for a life well-lived and well-loved!"

Tracy Hewitt

June 1, 2011

"Uncle Laddie, Uncle Laddie." "TC,TC." What more can I say.... I will always treasure our special language.With memories and love

Your TC
Tracy Lyne.

Lupe Sanchez

June 1, 2011

My deepest condolences to the family. Powell was a good friend of mine, and he often spoke about his family with such pride and joy. During my trying times, he was a great source of strength and inspiration. I will miss him so. My thoughts and prayers are with the family.

May 29, 2011

My darling, I miss you so. You are loved
more than you will ever know. Lil

R,P,J,G Maxwell,Greene,Jenkins

May 29, 2011

Uncle Laddie, there are no words to describe how much you were loved by me and my friends. You are with your heavenly family now. We wanted to remember you with the excellent BQ, your laughter and advise. I truly treasure our last talk that you and I shared. The good memories, of our times together,from my early years until today has left a lasting footprint in my heart. Thank-you

Richard and Phyllis Maxwell, Joanne Greene, and Gloria Jenkins

Leina Richard

May 29, 2011

Mrs. McDaniel, Kelly, Piper and Ricky,

I count myself blessed to have known Mr. McDaniel. He would give these serious looks and I would say something to make him smile, then he would assume "the look" again. He definately loved the ladies and the puppy in his life. You all were his joy. He was a great example of a loving father. May Peace and comfort find you during these difficult times. Love you All...