Harvey (Peanut) McDaniel, age 71

Harvey (Peanut) McDaniel, age 71, husband of Christine Atchley McDaniel passed away Sunday, September 11, 2022.

Harvey was a native of Rutherford County growing up in Forest City. He was raised in foster care by the late Eva White. Peanut served with the Rutherford and Polk County Sheriff Departments, Rutherfordton and Lake Lure Police Departments and as a Security Officer for Rutherford Hospital collectively for over 40 years. Graduating from East Rutherford High School he went on to complete BLT training from Western Piedmont Community College along with DEA training and other certifications in law enforcement. Peanut was a member at Crestview Baptist Church.

He was blessed with his first child, Carla McDaniel Lowery in 1972. He married Christine Atchley McDaniel in 1985. They helped raise three grandchildren. In 2002, they were blessed with their first child together, Nicholas McDaniel. Those also left to cherish his memory include five great grandchildren, brother in law Tony Atchley (Cathy) and sister in law Sheila Henson (Kenny).

Funeral services were held September 13 at Crestview Baptist Church with Rev. Kevin Rohm, Rev. Wayne Stafford and Rev. Elijah London officiating.

Memorials may be made to Hospice of Carolina Foothills PO Box 336 Forest City, NC 28043