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Richard McDaniel Obituary
A funeral for Richard D. McDaniel Jr., 56, of Vacaville, will be held at 12:30 p.m. Friday at First Baptist Church, 1127 Davis St., Vacaville.
Pastor Leroy Gainey will officiate. Burial will be in Vacaville-Elmira Cemetery.
Mr. McDaniel passed away Feb. 14, 2006, at John Muir Medical Center, Walnut Creek, from injuries sustained from a motorcycle accident.
He was born Feb. 23, 1949, in Richmond. He worked for Ball Metal in Fairfield for 30 years. He was a member of First Baptist Church, loved riding his Harley, going to Disneyland, old westerns and playing with his grandchildren.
Mr. McDaniel is survived by his wife of 38 years, Linda Mae McDaniel; daughter, Kathy Marie Lesnick; sister, Nancy Qualls; three grandchildren, Audrey Lynne, David Jr. and Faith; 24 nieces and nephews; friends, Lenny Gurule, Charlie and Marcelle Robinette, Tom and Karen Arnn, Walt Russey, Clark and Sherry Thompson, Bob Scott and Harry Collier.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Richard McDaniel Sr., Joy Kirby; and brother, Randy McDaniel in 2002.
A visitation will be held from 10 a.m.-12:30 p.m. Friday at the church.
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for Richard McDaniel
Deanna Bates
February 21, 2006
Richard I loved you and will miss you. You were a good son, brother, cousin, nephew, husband, father, grandfather and friend. I know you are in heaven with Jesus. It is a comfort to know you believed and trusted Jesus into your life and were walking with Him on earth. God has blessed you in many ways. Richard was at peace when he left us. I was with Richard in the hospital when he went to be with Jesus.
Nancy
February 18, 2006
I am one of the folks who stopped at the scene shortly after the accident. I just want the family to know that Mr. McDaniel was in caring and gentle hands, and he did not suffer. He was not in pain. Just wanted you to know that.
Caryn Mali
February 18, 2006
I am very sad to hear of Richard's passing, and send my sincere condolences to his family and many friends. I know he will be greatly missed.
Donald Treadaway
February 18, 2006
Richard is a kind man who always had time to help people.
Richard is a caring man who always loved the family.
Richard will be missed by those who know him.
Joann Beebe
February 17, 2006
Rich you will be greatly missed by your friends and family. It was my privildege to be your supervisor for many years. We laughed,cried, and always tried to be there for each other. I will most especially miss your infectous laugh. On the worst of days that could always make me smile.
Rest gently my friend. There will always be a hole in this universe with your passing.
Christian Laughlin
February 16, 2006
You're in my every thought, every hope, and every prayer.
Steve and Barbara Thompson
February 16, 2006
You were a good friend. We had many great times together. Especially with your 67 Mustang. You will be greatly missed.
Steve,Barbara, Tricia and Kelly
Shane Colter
February 16, 2006
Thank you for welcoming me when you did. It made all the difference to my recovery. I am grateful for our talks. You never judged. I wish you, Linda & the rest of your family peace.
Big hugs, Shane
lisa nickel
February 16, 2006
You were a great father and a good influence on me growing up. I will miss you very much. Disneyland won't be the same without you.
Lillian Treadaway
February 16, 2006
Aunt Lillian & Uncle Thermon Treadaway. We love/loved you.
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