Bobby McDaniel, age 83

Bobby McDaniel, age 83, of Mooresboro, passed away Sunday, November 27, 2022.

Bobby was born April 19, 1939 in Rutherford County to the late J.C. McDaniel and Katy Durham McDaniel. He was a graduate of Harris High School. Bobby honorably served in the US Air Force, stationed in Saigon during the Vietnam War. He started working as a disc jockey at WBBO. He was also the announcer at Chase High football games. He had a career with Duke Power over 29 years. Bobby was a scoutmaster for the boy scouts and had 20 men earn their Eagle Scout status under his leadership. He was a member of Hicks Grove Baptist Church.

In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by brothers Sam and Richard McDaniel; brother-in-law Freddy Spears and niece Tanya B. Huffman.

Left to cherish fond memories are his wife of almost 60 years, Linda S. McDaniel, daughter Tammy R. McDaniel of Arden, son Kevan L. McDaniel, Sr. of Boiling Springs, one grandson, two granddaughters, two great grandchildren, sister-in-law Nita Beaver (Dock) of Mooresboro, one niece, one nephew, and a "bonus daughter", Laurel Van Hook.

The funeral service was held December 2 at the Harrelson Funeral Chapel with Rev. Raymond Byrd officiating. The Rutherford County Honor Guard provided military honors.

Memorial donations requested to American Diabetes Assn, www.diabetes.org

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Harrelson Funeral and Cremation Services is serving the family.