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John McDaniel Obituary
John D. "Jack" McDaniel, 81, St. Augustine, died Jan. 12, 2011, at Flagler Hospital.
John, familiarly known as "Jack," was born in St. Augustine on Aug. 27, 1929. At the age of 15, Jack left St. Augustine and headed west with his mother and sister, Joan. His doctor advised his mother that he must be taken to a drier climate as soon as possible if he expected to live.
Jack lived most of the next 50 years in El Paso, Texas. He graduated from El Paso High School and worked primarily at El Paso Natural Gas Co. as a draftsman in their research department. A better career took him to Los Alamos Scientific Laboratory for seven years. While living in Los Alamos, he was elected chairman of the Los Alamos County Republican Party. He was very active in the Lions Club and in the Baptist church both there and in St. Augustine.
He returned to El Paso and graduated from the University of Texas, El Paso.
Upon retirement, Jack became a property appraiser until 1994, when he returned to St. Augustine. He is a member of the Ancient City Lions Club and the men's Sunday school class at Ancient City Baptist Church.
Memorial services will be at 11 a.m. Monday, Jan. 17, 2011, at Ancient City Baptist Church with the Rev. George Wagner officiating.
In lieu of flowers, contributions in his memory may be made to Ancient City Baptist Church.
He is survived by his wife, Myrtle Wilgis McDaniel, St. Augustine; sister, Joan Broom, Grand Junction, Colo.; a nephew, Terry Broom; two grandnephews; and six stepchildren.
St. Johns Family Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.
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Cherie Lawson
January 17, 2011
God Bless you, Myrtle. Jack's smiling face will be missed by so many of us. Your family at ACBC love you!
January 17, 2011
Uncle Jack spent a lot of time with me when I was small. I especially fondly remember the summer I spent in Los Alamos with him. He shared my interest in Indian artifacts. My family had the opportunity to spend several days in Florida with him when our boys were young. It was fun. He had a positive attitude towards life and a happy disposition, and we will miss him. Terry Broom and family, Mary Jane, Jason, and Jeff
January 17, 2011
Jack and I were born so close together we were raised like twins, sort of like the Bobbsey twins. I dearly dearly loved my brother and was his protector as a child and a helper through his illnesses. I loved him very much, as i love his wife Myrtle.
Joan Eve McDaniel Broom
Don & Jeannette Edwards
January 16, 2011
Mrytle, our prayers are with you in the loss of Jack. We have many joyful memories of you and Jack.
Bob and sharon Smith
January 16, 2011
Myrtle, sorry for your lost,,,,,,,,Bob & Sharon Smith
Dawn Silverio
January 14, 2011
Jack was a cherished member of the Lions and highly regarded by myself. His sense of humor will always be in my heart next to his smile. We will miss you, Jack.
Talara Parrish
January 14, 2011
Aunt Myrtle was so blessed to have so many happy years with such a wonderful man. Jack will be missed by our family that we so welcomed him into. He always was such a joy to be around. God Bless him.
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