of Marshall, AR
July 8, 1938 - September 28, 2020
George Elmer Daniel, age 82, a life-long resident of Marshall, Arkansas passed peacefully at his home on Monday, September 28th, 2020. George was born in Little Rock, Arkansas on July 8th, 1938 to Elmer Hatchett Daniel and Pearl Ferguson Daniel.
George graduated with the Marshall High School class of 1956. After graduation, he attended Hendrix College in Conway, Arkansas for two years and was then drafted into the military in 1959. He served faithfully as a member of the 101st Airborne Division in Fort Campbell, Kentucky until his honorable discharge in 1961. After leaving the military, George attended the University of Arkansas in Fayetteville until 1963 when he returned to Marshall just prior to obtaining his bachelor degree, to assist his mother after a fire in the family business. He would continue to work at E. Daniel Hardware for the next 57 years. On November 4th, 1965, George married the love of his life, Alice Owens. He was a loyal member of the Marshall Volunteer Fire Department and a lifelong member of the Marshall United Methodist Church. George was a 61 year Mason and loyal member of Calf Creek Lodge #426 and Witts Springs Lodge #603. George was a wonderful combination of contradictions that meshed into a man who was larger than life. He was a legendary story teller and an amazing listener. He was very opinionated yet tolerant of others. He has been described as a witty and kind "gentle giant" who was at the same time intimidating and cantankerous. He loved deeply but avoided emotional displays. He was a loyal husband, father, brother, family member and friend. He was generous to a fault and was a helping hand to many. Anyone who met him would never forget his million dollar smile and the twinkle in his eye as he served up his wise commentary on everything from local history to national politics. The entire county knew that George could be found sitting on his stool at E. Daniel Hardware wearing his trademark Big Smith overalls and offering free coffee and other refreshments to all who entered.
George is survived by his loving wife of 54 years, Alice N. Daniel; four devoted daughters, Alice Lee Fitts (Pat) of Little Rock; Susan Housley (Larry) of Chimes, Sarah Oxner (Michael) of Searcy and Georgia Lou Wooten of Jonesboro; eleven grandchildren, Austin Fitts (Aubrey), Audrey Fitts, Henry Housley, James Housley, GleeAnna Housley, Maggie Housley, Mary Frances Oxner, Laura Grace Oxner, Paten Oxner, Ryder Wooten and Brody Wooten; and one great-grandchild, Amelia Fitts. He is also survived by one sister, Martha Grace "Jackie" Bianchi (Pete) of Conway; one brother, James W. Daniel of Maumelle; sisters-in-law, Sharon Daniel of Marshall and Rita Fisk (Billy) of St. Joe; brother-in-law, Alton Owens (Joyce) of Grandview, MO; and numerous other family and friends who will also mourn his passing.
George is preceded in death by his parents, Elmer and Pearl Daniel; two brothers, Dr. Sam V. Daniel and Dr. Charles D. Daniel and sisters-in-law, Wanda Mabry Daniel and Susie Roll Daniel.
Graveside services will be 1:00 PM Friday, October 2nd, 2020 at East Lawn Cemetery with Bro. Glenn Pettus officiating where George will be laid to rest with Masonic honors. A walk-through visitation will be 6:00 till 8:00 PM Thursday, October 1st, 2020 at Roller-Coffman Chapel. Pallbearers will be Pat Fitts, Larry Housley, Michael Oxner, Ryan Gill, Austin Fitts, John David Treat, Henry Housley, James Housley, Paten Oxner, Ryder Wooten and Brody Wooten. Honorary pallbearers will be The Masonic Fraternity Members and George's many friends who shared their time with him at E. Daniel Hardware.
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74 Condolence(s)
Rebecca Sanders Meek
Friday, October 9, 2020
My thoughts and prayers are with you all at this difficult time. George was one of my oldest and dearest friends and I will miss his big grin, expressive eyes, fun personality, and crazy antics! I always enjoyed my visits with him at the store talking about the memories we shared growing up in Marshall over the years. I always stopped to see him when I was in town. It was at the top of my list for things to do when there. He was one of my favorite classmates and I love and miss him!
Bev Treat
Wednesday, October 7, 2020
Ms. Alice and family.
I am so sorry for your loss. Know you all are in my thoughts and prayers. â¤ï¸
Louise Rains and family
Sunday, October 4, 2020
So sorry to hear of your loss and our thoughts and prayers are with you.
George R. Sisco
Sunday, October 4, 2020
George Daniel will be missed by so many people. I never missed an opportunity to visit with George any time I visited my parents, Russell & Verdie Sisco. He was always a most delightful person to chat with. We had a lot of childhood memories to talk about. I loved everyone in the family of Elmer and Pearl Daniel and appreciated the times I spent with any of them in my childhood. My thoughts and prayers are with Alice Daniel and the entire George Daniel family during this trying time. May the good Lord bless all of you!
James Johnston
Saturday, October 3, 2020
Searcy County lost an important member of the community who supported the county with all his heart.
Kathy and Gary Bohannon
Friday, October 2, 2020
Our prayers and thoughts for the family.
Kay Balentine Knight
Friday, October 2, 2020
Searcy County and Marshall lost a lot of history with the passing of George Daniels. Prayers for the family.
Scott Weaver
Friday, October 2, 2020
So sorry to hear of George’s passing. I feel a deep loss today. George was a great friend to my father and a good friend to me. My thoughts and prayers for the whole family.
Curtis Dunn
Friday, October 2, 2020
Sorry for your lost praying for your family
Terry Swiderski
Friday, October 2, 2020
George was smart, witty, and kind, but could be openly abrasive when stating his opinion. His historical knowledge and understanding of the people of Searcy County was unparalleled. He was truly an iconic character of Marshall and Searcy County . He connected with and helped so many. Thank you.
Wilma J. DeFoggi
Friday, October 2, 2020
Praying for comfort, strength, peace, and healing for all family members and friends of Mr. George Daniel, especially James Daniel, my former boss and friend. So thankful he lived a wonderful life surrounded by so many who loved and respected him. He left an amazing legacy; and, I only wish I could have personally known him. He sounds like someone with a very warm, genuine, and wonderful personality.
Susan Webb
Friday, October 2, 2020
Our deepest sympathy to the George Daniel family. He will be missed greatly. He was larger than life and loved every minute of it. I recall my Dad (J.C. Baker) looking forward to going to visit George at the Hardware store. It was a time when my Dad being sick with cancer looked so forward to catching up on all the news of the area because if anything was going on in Marshall George would know. We will keep the family in our prayers.
Emily and Joel Loggins
Friday, October 2, 2020
We are so sorry for your loss. Our hearts and prayers are with you all.
Eddie and Kathy Morrison
Thursday, October 1, 2020
We send you all our deepest sympathy and prayers.
Rick and Janice Horton
Thursday, October 1, 2020
Our sincerest condolences and prayers to Alice and family, James, and Grace in this time of your loss and grief. It is a loss for the whole county...George and the hardware store are an icon of the Marshall square...George will be missed by everyone!
Renita McDaniel
Thursday, October 1, 2020
Dearest Georgia and family,
So sorry to hear of the loss of your father! It’s a heartache that will be with you for a long time, but the ache will soften and you’ll remember all the good times with your Dad. My thoughts and prayers will be with you in the coming days.
Your friend from Arkansas Heart Hospital â¤ï¸
Karla clark
Thursday, October 1, 2020
So sorry for your loss
Jimmy and Kay Collins
Thursday, October 1, 2020
We are so sorry for your loss. We pray that your hearts will be filled with peace and comfort. God bless you... Jimmy and Kay Collins
Carla Kelley
Thursday, October 1, 2020
Prayers for comfort for the family...RIP George....ðŸ™âœï¸
leyon bratton
Thursday, October 1, 2020
So Sorry Alice .May the good lord be with you .
Patricia (Gray) Jones
Thursday, October 1, 2020
We are so sorry to hear of your loss. Our prayers goes out to Alice and all the family.
George was sure good to me and all my family. God be with you all.
Rudy Wright
Thursday, October 1, 2020
George was a one of a kind who will be sorely missed
Steve and Tina Hooper
Thursday, October 1, 2020
So sorry to hear about Mr. George. Hearts go out to Mrs. Alice, Sarah, and their family. Praying for peace and comfort in the days ahead.
Seavia Dixon
Thursday, October 1, 2020
Alice , Alice Lee, Susan, Sarah and Georgia Lou. I love you. Alice Lee we have been best friends forever and I have cherished every moment I have spent with you and your family. Your dad and entire family were always kind to Cyerice and me. I love you and your family more than words can express!!
Phil Wyatt
Wednesday, September 30, 2020
I am proud and blessed to have had the privilege of knowing George and his wonderful wife, Alice. His stories, smile and laughter will be missed.
Any McEntire
Wednesday, September 30, 2020
Prayers and condolences to Mrs Alice and the girls. ðŸ™ðŸ»ðŸ™ðŸ»ðŸ™ðŸ»
Leslie Jennings-Harper
Wednesday, September 30, 2020
The guiding light of a father’s wisdom is a gift that lasts forever. I am deeply sorry for the loss of your father. The death of a parent is something that you never will heal from in your life. I am praying for you all during this time of grief. In addition, I deeply pray for the time process over the years in learning how to adjust life without him. May the lessons your father gave you last a lifetime, may you always feel his spirit nearby and always feel his presence in your heart, let the memories of your wonderful father bring you comfort. He was a truly special man that I am very honored and grateful to have known.
I will always remember him as he sat in his recliner in front of the tv. Yet, he knew who you were without looking. He was intimidating and interesting all in one. The day I made him laugh was the day I had figured him out as the gentle giant. I loved listening to his “old timer stories†and his witty comments that also included a wise lesson in life.
Love you all so much
Leslie Jennings-Harper
Tony & Gena Wallis
Wednesday, September 30, 2020
Alice, Alice Lee, Sarah, Susan, Georgia and family,
We are praying for you all as you mourn the loss of such a special man! Praying for God to comfort each of you. So, so sorry.
Gary&Glenda Martin
Wednesday, September 30, 2020
Alice and girls we are so Sorry for your loss. I'm at loss for words because they don't want to come out right. You Sweet ladies are in our prayers. God bless you all.
Martha Drewry
Wednesday, September 30, 2020
Mrs. Alice and family we are so sorry for your loss. Our prayers and love to all of you. Billy and Martha Drewry
Dois and Shirley Taylor
Wednesday, September 30, 2020
George will be greatly missed. I’ve told him that he should have written a book about the history of Searcy County. He knew so much about what has happened in our community. We are praying for the family.
Sherri Beth and Gary Don Snow
Wednesday, September 30, 2020
We are so sorry for you loss. Prayers for you all.
Krista Morgan
Wednesday, September 30, 2020
Our thoughts and prayers are with you and the entire family during this difficult time. George was always there with a friendly smile and and usually a word or two when we passed the hardware store. Usually if we couldn’t find something we always knew George would have it. He will be definitely missed by many! George RIP
Lisa Moore Terry
Wednesday, September 30, 2020
So sorry for your loss. Love and Prayers
Mark and Mary Woods
Wednesday, September 30, 2020
Sorry for your loss. Prayers and thoughts for the family.
David & Judy Branscum
Wednesday, September 30, 2020
To all of George’s family, we pray for God’s comfort as you grieve and His peace to be with you daily.
Barbara Smith
Wednesday, September 30, 2020
Alice and girls, I am so sorry for your loss. George was loved by all who knew him. He never met a stranger. He always greeted everone who walked into the store and always had a smile and laugh for everyone. My thoughts and prayers are with you all. May God Bless.
SID & LEA ANN TUDOR LOWRANCE
Wednesday, September 30, 2020
ONE GREAT MAN AND ONE VERY DEAR FRIEND. GEORGE WAS GEORGE NO AND ARE BUT ABOUT HIM, HE WAS ONE OF THE GREATEST MEN I HAVE BEEN ABLE TO CALL A FRIEND. NO REPLACING GEORGE. GOD BLESS YOU ALICE AND HIS WONDERFUL GIRLS.
Rhonda Jacobs
Wednesday, September 30, 2020
Alice and family,
I am sorry you are having to go through this painful journey. God will provide you with comfort and peace, He is the only that can. Please know, you are in my thoughts and prayers. I love you!
Rhonda
Jesse and Melaine McCall
Wednesday, September 30, 2020
Michael and Sarah,
It sounds as though heaven gained an amazing angel, when your dad passed from this earthly home to his eternal one. We are beyond sorry for your loss.
Jesse and Melaine McCall
Leo Treat
Wednesday, September 30, 2020
Dean & I were saddened to learn of George's passing. The family is in our thoughts and prayers during this difficult time.
Bruce Stewart
Wednesday, September 30, 2020
Please accept my condolences as you mourn. I have fond memories of visiting with George and others in the Hardware store in my teen years. He had a larger than life presence that I appreciated and will always remember. Prayers for you.
William Wayne (Willie) Johnston
Wednesday, September 30, 2020
Alice,I'm so sorry for your loss. Praying for the family in this time of need. May GOD BLESS
Jack and Edna Treat
Wednesday, September 30, 2020
So sorry for your loss. Our thoughts and Prayers are with all the family.
Debbie Harmon
Wednesday, September 30, 2020
So sorry for your loss. Loved listening to George’s stories. He will be missed. PrYing for you all.
Susan Wallace
Wednesday, September 30, 2020
Alice Fitts - I'm so sorry for your loss; thoughts and prayers to you and the entire family. I'm sorry I never met your dad. The obituary tribute paints a great image.
Joyce Tudor
Wednesday, September 30, 2020
Alice and girls: I think you know how much George meant to Eddie and me.. He was a mountain of a man....in stature and heart. Another brother gone from our midst. May the Good Lord give you all peace.
Jackie & Scott Tumbleson
Wednesday, September 30, 2020
We are so very sorry for your family's loss. Prayers for the family. Jackie & Scott
Mike and Roberta Pack
Wednesday, September 30, 2020
Alice and Family, James and Family
So sorry to hear about George. He was one of a kind. The town square will not be the same without him. The Archey Creek Deer Camp charter members are now but a few. RIP
Paula Eddington and Cathy Barranger
Wednesday, September 30, 2020
We are so very sorry for your loss. Sending our love to you all.
james casey
Wednesday, September 30, 2020
Irene and I are sorry to hear of George's passing. May peace be with you and the family.
May Ott
Wednesday, September 30, 2020
Our thoughts are prayers are with the Daniel family at this time. We are very sorry for your loss.
With Sympathy,
May Ott
Stan and Marilyn Ott
Josephine Perry
Wednesday, September 30, 2020
So sorry for your loss
Billy Joe Purdom
Wednesday, September 30, 2020
Alice and all the Daniel family, so sorry to learn of your loss. George was a good friend and one of the most interesting and entertaining men I have had the privilege of knowing. He will be missed!! My thoughts and prayers are with you. Billy Joe Purdom
Emily Bendinelli
Wednesday, September 30, 2020
My prayers and thoughts are with you all.
Emily
Eric and Ashley Massey
Wednesday, September 30, 2020
We are so very sorry to hear of your loss. Prayers for your family.
Douglas Tudor
Wednesday, September 30, 2020
George has been a valued friend since childhood. I love him like a brother.
Shirley J. Gray
Wednesday, September 30, 2020
I am so sorry to hear this. My Prayers goes to Alice, his girls and family, Grace and James and his family! George will be missed for sure, I will miss him. George is not suffering now, no pain!
Gene nd Mae Martin
Tuesday, September 29, 2020
Our condolences and prayers for the family...
Debra Clemons
Tuesday, September 29, 2020
We are so sorry for your loss, praying for you and your family that God will comfort you in the days to come
Debra Clemons
Johnny and Betty Horton
Angie Walker
Jerel and Kathleen Brown
Tuesday, September 29, 2020
So sorry to hear about the passing of George. Your Family is In our thoughts and prayers.
Sara Fendley
Tuesday, September 29, 2020
Alice thinking and praying for you and the girls. I loved George and enjoyed so much visiting with him at the store and talking politics. All in good fun. His family and my mother's family have been good friends for many years. Pray the Lord will give you strength through this time and the time to come. Love in Christ, Sara Jo Fendley
Trish McDaniel
Tuesday, September 29, 2020
So sorry ðŸ™ðŸ»
Ben and Judy Baker
Tuesday, September 29, 2020
Our thoughts and prayers are with all the family in the loss of George. God Bless you
Kay Branscum
Tuesday, September 29, 2020
So sorry for your loss. Praying for your family.
Melba Ward
Tuesday, September 29, 2020
We are so sorry to hear of George's passing. We thought a lot of him and know he will be missed very much. Prayers for all the family.
Toby Long
Tuesday, September 29, 2020
Sorry for you loss, praying for the families!! RIP my brother
Steve Horton
Tuesday, September 29, 2020
So sorry to hear of George’s passing. My thoughts and prayers for the whole family.
Wanda Currier
Tuesday, September 29, 2020
My deepest condolences to the family. He was loved, appreciated and enjoyed. Heaven certainly has its hands full now. You will be missed.
James Johnston
Tuesday, September 29, 2020
This is a loss to everyone in Searcy County. We sympathize with family, but we all feel the loss.
James & Margaret Johnston
James and Jeri White and Coleta Greene
Tuesday, September 29, 2020
Our deepest sympathy. Keeping you and your family in our thoughts and prayers
Tonya (Rea) Keisler
Tuesday, September 29, 2020
Sorry for your loss, prayers for all the family
Thomas Keeling
Tuesday, September 29, 2020
Great person always the same. Friendly kind. Regards Tom kreling
Holly Kemp
Tuesday, September 29, 2020
Bless you George. You were a handful. Give Charles a hug from us all.