Wednesday, February 26, 2025 8:25 am

Joe William Raymond McDaniel (85) passed away Wednesday, February 5, 2025.

Joe was born September 26, 1939 to Lawson and Nellie McDaniel. He was a graduate of Mooresboro High School where he met and later married Sarah Ruth Humphries (Ruth) in 1959. Joe was a machine operator at Jefferson Smurfit Corporation and retired after 34 years. Joe was a child of the living Savior; always smiling.

Joe was a lifetime member of Drury Dobbins Baptist Church. He was known for his bass voice and was a 20-year member of The Foothills Community Choir which he joined in 2006 remaining a faithful member who loved to sing of God's love.

Celebrating his life includes his wife, Ruth of 65 years; children, Sarah Frances McDaniel, William Raymond McDaniel, and Carmen McDaniel Butler (Tim); 4 grandchildren, Bronson Chadwick (Emily), Nathan Butler, Whitney Hardin (Steven), Lawson Butler (Carley); 6 great-grandchildren, Xzavier and Zander Butler, Alicia and Logan Hardin, and Ryder and Mylee Butler; a sister, Raye McDaniel Hiney, nephews, nieces, many friends and family.

Joe was preceded in death by his parents, Lawson and Nellie McDaniel, daughter Wendy and son-in-law Bryan Neville; 2 sisters, Sarah Simmons and Edna Brackett.

A celebration of Joe's life was held February 8 at the Drury Dobbins Tabernacle with Pastor Ron Roberts and Rev. David Blizzard officiating.

In lieu of flowers, donations in Joe's memory can be made to Drury Dobbins Baptist Church building fund.

Online condolences may be made at www.cecilmburtonfuneralhome.com