Reginald Leland McDaniel's Obituary
Services for Reginald Leland "Reggie" McDaniel, 79, of Lake Cherokee will be 10 AM Tuesday, June 23, 2009 in the Chapel of Rader Funeral Home. Burial will follow in Rosewood Park. The services are under the direction of Rader Funeral Home of Longview. The family will receive friends from 6-8 PM Monday evening.
Reggie McDaniel died Friday, June 19, 2009, peacefully at his home on Lake Cherokee. A graduate of Longview High School, class of 1946, Reggie attended Kilgore College from 1946 to 1948. He then attended Stephen F. Austin graduating in 1951 with a degree in Forestry. After college, Reggie enlisted in the US Army, serving in the 7th Armored Division, Company B, 23rd Armored Infantry Battalion during the Korean War. He received an honorable discharge in 1954. Reggie had many passions including his love of dogs and the outdoors. He instilled a love of fishing and hunting throughout his family and he will be greatly missed at future campfires. Reggie was an established businessman who co-owned Longview Creosoting Company with his brothers. He retired from Martin Gas Sales after many years of service.
Reggie was known for always enjoying life. He loved a good smoke, a cold drink of Weller and a good puzzle. He was a member in good standing of the 'ol Farts Poker Club' and he wanted the boys to know "he was all in." He was always willing to help out those in need.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Leland Tim and Anna McDaniel; and one brother, Ted McDaniel.
Reggie is survived by his loving wife, June Beckham McDaniel; son and daughter-in-law, Mark and Vanessa McDaniel; daughter and son-in-law, Lisa and Dennis Jones; daughters, Sondra Willougby, Glenna Havard; son and daughter-in-law, David and Libby Havard; grandchildren, Leslie and Jason Hinton, Ashley and James Croswell, Leland Chance and Shannon McDaniel, Lydia Jones, Marissa, Shelbie, Slade, Shaine, Jennifer, Jill, Carrie, Julie and Jaycee; 10 great-grandchildren and many nieces and nephews. He is also survived by his brothers and sisters-in-law, Tommy and Nina McDaniel, and Bill and Thatcherette McDaniel; and sister-in-law Barbara McDaniel.
A memorial guestbook may be signed online at www.raderfh.com.
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