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Dwayne Daniel Obituary
Abilene, TX
Dwayne Daniel 65, of Abilene, passed away Thursday, April 27, 2017. A Celebration of Life will be held at 2:00 P.M. Monday, in North's Memorial Chapel, 242 Orange St. Interment will follow in the Abilene Municipal Cemetery. The family will receive friends from 1:00 P.M. ~ 2:00 P.M. Monday.
Mr. Daniel was born March 11, 1952 in San Angelo, Texas to Marvin and Annie (Young) Daniel. Dwayne was an accomplished musician, playing the trumpet throughout his life, beginning about the age of ten. He played as lead trumpet in the Salvation Army Band in his early years, which led to his playing "Taps" for many years for military memorial services and civic functions. He played in the San Angelo High School Band, Angelo State College Band and the San Angelo Symphony. From there, he moved to playing with the bands of La Familia, Little Joe and the Latinaires, Tortilla Factory and NBC orchestra, as well as, the band Chicago.
In his later years, he worked at the Casa Herrera Restaurant in Abilene as a member of his wife's family.
He was preceded in death by his parents, wife, Bobbie Daniel, brother, Bobby W. Daniel and his sister, Maurine Jones.
He is survived by his children Amy Watkins and husband Donnie, Dusty Daniel and wife Alexis, Lindy Walker and husband Ben, Roland Solis and wife Erica, Sophie Rosales and husband Tony and Victoria Herrera. His grandchildren, Annie, Justis, Mattie, Zach, Jonathan, Jacob, Andrea and Alyssa.
Dwayne made friends easily and was loved by all who knew him.
Online condolences may be made at www.northsfuneralhome.com.
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Memories and Condolences
for Dwayne Daniel
Sotero Juan Gebara
October 9, 2019
"Dwayne, I will always cherish our time together in San Angelo, Texas and on the road making music, entertaining our fans with You and my other Brothers from The Tortilla Factory. You may be gone from our sight, But you will not be forgotten" Rest-in-peace, My Brother-in-Music. + Semper Fi (aka Suke - Columbus, Ohio)
May 2, 2017
To the Daniel Family: I am so sorry to hear about Dwayne. He was an outstanding musician and even more so, he was one good guy. While I didn't spend a lot of time with him; I just admired his talents and good nature.
Rest in Peace Brother,
Gilbert & Rose Gutierrez
Ora Aranda-Richardson
May 1, 2017
I knew Dwayne when we attended John H Reagan Elementary and Central High School in San Angelo. I am saddened to hear of his passing. He was such a nice classmate. My sincerest condolences to the family.
Tammie Swanson
April 30, 2017
God has certainly gained a truly wonderful angel. Thank you for teaching Doug and I how to play the trumpet. Because of you,my love of music still continues. You will be greatly missed. My Dad loved you so much and still talks about the days you and him would sit around and talk about everything. God bless you and the family. RIP dear Dwayne.
Dortha Sargent
April 30, 2017
I can still hear your trumpet playing. I remember our fun times, playing tag out of jail at Gma and GPA Young's every Saturday night. We would go Christmas caroling and dId our skits while you would play. We were a first class act or at least we felt like we were. I have alot of fond memories of those times. Our hearts are saddened. Rest in Peace,cuz To our Daniel family , my deepest condolences.
Dortha Sargent
April 29, 2017
I can still hear your trumpet . You were a fun loving cousin playing tag out of jail at Gma and GPA Young's every Saturday night. We would go Christmas caroling,put on our little skits, and along with your trumpet playing we all felt like a first class group. To all that loved him, our hearts are saddened. Godspeed to all.
Jeff Daniel
April 29, 2017
I'm so sorry for your loss. I always remember his sense of humor.
Mando Gutierrez
April 29, 2017
My condolences to his wonderful family,it was an honor to have learned from the best of the best , he was my mentor and I learned from him, going to miss you my friend, love you brother.God bless you, Mando Gutierrez.
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