of Little Rock, AR
May 22, 1941 - February 25, 2017
Jackie "Jack" Lee McDaniel, 75, of Little Rock, Arkansas passed on February 25, 2017. He was born on May 22, 1941, in Fort Towson, Oklahoma, as the third of nine children. He was retired from the United States Army as Sergeant Major after thirty two years of service with two tours in Vietnam, earning him the Bronze Star and Combat Infantryman Badge.
He is survived by his wife Carolyn Hetzel McDaniel of Little Rock, his daughter Misty Lee (Paul) Thorson of Rowlett, TX, his son Gregory Lee (Diana) McDaniel of Little Rock, and five grandchildren, Macie, Karlie, and Levi Thorson, and London and Knox McDaniel. He is also survived by many loving brothers, sisters, family, and friends.
He is preceded in death by his father, Orville McDaniel, and mother, Ozetia Baxter, his brother, James, and his sister, Juanita.
Jack was a loving and dedicated husband, father, and grandfather. He is respected as a role model of service to his country and his family. He spent his final years volunteering with his trained therapy dog, Gracie, for Arkansas Hospice where he was named Arkansas Hospice Volunteer of the Year in 2008. Jack and Gracie walked many miles together on the Bona Dea trail in Russellville, AR. He enjoyed sunshine, fishing with grandchildren, hunting, and being outdoors. He leaves a legacy of patriotism and service to America.
Committal service will be 10:00 a.m., Thursday, March 9, 2017 at Arkansas State Veterans Cemetery, North Little Rock. Visitation will be 6:00-8:00 p.m., Wednesday, March 8, 2017 at Roller-Chenal Funeral Home; 13801 Chenal Parkway, Little Rock, AR 72211, (501) 224-8300.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Arkansas Hospice, 14 Parkstone Circle, North Little Rock, Arkansas 72116, www.ArkansasHospice.org or to Arkansas Children's Hospital Foundation, PO Box 2222, Little Rock, AR 72203-9984, www.Archildrens.org.
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Gary and Shirley Daniels
Friday, March 3, 2017
Carolyn we are so sorry for your loss. You and all the family are in our thoughts and prayers. May God Bless each of you
Jalia and Larry Lingle
Wednesday, March 1, 2017
Carolyn,
We are saddened to here about Jack, he was a good man and will be greatly missed.
Always looked forward to our visits at the supper club.
I would have been honored and proud to have served with him.
Our thoughts and prayers go out to you and the family.
Jalia and Larry Lingle
SGT. Richey USA
Tuesday, February 28, 2017
RIP SGM. See you on fiddlers green.
Debbie Weibler
Tuesday, February 28, 2017
RIP SGM - You are well loved and will be missed on this earth. Love to you friend Carolyn and your family.
SFC(R) Debbie Moody Weibler and SGM(R) Bob Weibler & Spencer
LTC (R) Stephanie Robertson
Tuesday, February 28, 2017
SGM McDaniel was a great role model and mentor for me during my ROTC years at Arkansas Tech University. Without his guidance, I would not have been successful in my military career.
Prayers to the family.
Mike and Patsy Burnam
Tuesday, February 28, 2017
Thoughts and prayers for you Carolyn and family.
Love, Mike and Patsy
Matt and Briana Pinkerton
Monday, February 27, 2017
Sending thoughts and prayers to the family.
Sonya & Bill Magness
Monday, February 27, 2017
So sorry for your loss, he was a good man. Jack, you will be missed.
Love,
Sonya and Bill
Vicki Kellar
Monday, February 27, 2017
I'm so sorry to hear about the passing of your beloved father. You and your family will be in my prayers. may God give you peace and strength.
Rhonda Calvert
Monday, February 27, 2017
I'll miss you Uncle Jack!!! Love to Aunt Carolyn, Greg and his Family and Misti and her family. Prayers and love ..