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Earl McDANIEL Obituary

Earl (Lil Sonny) Franklin McDaniel Jr., 38, of Buena Vista, passed away Thursday, July 18, 2013. He was born in Rockbridge County on October 28, 1974, son of Judy Layton McDaniel and the late Earl "Big Sonny" Franklin McDaniel Sr. He was preceded in death by a sister, Tammy Lynn McDaniel. Surviving him are his wife, Melissa Tyree McDaniel; three sons, Drew, Matthew and Kayden. He had two special friends, Timmy McDaniel and Stacey Zimmerman, which were like brothers to him. He also had many other special friends that were all like family to him.
A funeral service will be held 2 p.m. Tuesday, July 23, 2013 at Bolling, Grose & Lotts Funeral Home with the Rev. Kenneth Huff. Burial will follow at Green Hill Cemetery. The family will receive friends from 6 to 8 p.m. Monday, July 22, 2013, at the funeral home. In lieu of flowers the family asks donations be made to the Buena vista rescue squad in honor of his three children Arrangements by Bolling, Grose & Lotts Funeral Home and Cremation Service.
Published by Roanoke Times on Jul. 21, 2013.

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July 27, 2013

my prayers are with you all Rev Henry Banks

July 22, 2013

Dear Judy, Melissa, and boys,
My heart is so heavy for your loss. Please know that we love you and I will be calling you soon. Our thoughts and prayers are with you.
Sincerely,
Everett and Drema Mills

Alisa Emore

July 22, 2013

Thoughts & prayers going out to the family.

July 22, 2013

Melissa and boys and Judy, You all are in my prayers and thoughts. May God comfort you all now and the days ahead. Love you all Geraldine Grant

Norma Sawyer

July 22, 2013

May the peace, given us by the almighty, comfort you all.

Debbie Roudabush

July 22, 2013

Judy, Melissa and the boys, you are all in my prayers Lil Sonny was a very precious son, husband and father. He left you all with so many precious and wonderful memories. Love you all.

Blake Donald

July 22, 2013

R.I.P. Earl. Your family will be in my thoughts and prayers.

Carrie Crawford

July 22, 2013

May God hold you and comfort you today and in the days to come. Praying for you all.

faye madison

July 22, 2013

You will always be in our thoughts and prayers,everyone loved Little Sonny so very much.

Larry and Cindy Keyes

July 22, 2013

We were so sorry to hear of your loss. Please let us know if there is anything we can do to help at this time.

Jordan Garrett

July 22, 2013

This is for my cousin lil sonny I love you and I'm going to miss you vary much and ill always help look over your family you was more of a brother to me than anything else love you sonny now rest high on that mountain with your dad and sister

Roman & Lisa Rogers

July 22, 2013

Our hearts and prayers go out to you, Earl was a great guy who always had a warm smile and a heart of gold. He will be in our hearts forever.

Lee n Bonny Reynolds

July 21, 2013

Judy and family. We are so saden also by the Loss of lil' Sonny' . He worked with Lee at one time and he said he was a very kind person and hard worker.
May the Lord give you all his Peace and comfort at this time and the days ahead.
with love n hugs

amanda hartless

July 21, 2013

Im so sorry for your loss.

Jody Swink

July 21, 2013

There are no words at a time like this. Earl was a friend of mine, and he never met a stranger. I pray for peace and comfort for your family.

James and Mary Bowles

July 21, 2013

May the Lord comfort you ,Judy and Melissa and sons . We love you all and will be praying for peace.

Gene&Jessica Wills

July 21, 2013

Many people loved and will miss you! Prayers and comfort for all!

Crissy Rogers

July 21, 2013

I am so sorry for your loss. He was a great person with a lot of love for everyone. You are in my thoughts and prayers. May God be with you as days to come and wrap his arms around you and give you the comfort that you need.

Loretta Falls

July 21, 2013

Judy, My thoughts and prayers for comfort are with you and the family during this sad and difficult time.

The Joynes family

July 21, 2013

We have lost a wonderful friend, father and uncle. We will always love and miss you.

Paula Garrett

July 21, 2013

I love you so much. You`re in my heart forever. Watch over me as I will watch over your wife and children.

Brenda Montgomery

July 21, 2013

I'm so sorry for your loss. God bless you, you are in my prayers.

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