of Gassville, AR
November 1, 1955 - July 10, 2024
Mr. Meak ''Buddy'' McDaniel, 68, of Gassville, Arkansas passed away peacefully on Wednesday, July 10, 2024 at Hospice of the Ozarks Hospice House surrounded by his loving family. He was born on November 1, 1955 at the Hotel Deux in New Orleans, Louisiana to Meak and Fern (Carroll) McDaniel and on his sister, Bernie's 18th birthday.
Buddy was a Vietnam-era veteran. He enlisted in the U.S. Army in November of 1973, completed basic training at Ft. Jackson, South Carolina and was sent to Sinop, Turkey where he was an intercept operator for military intelligence until being stationed in Ft. Clayton Panama where he was honorably discharged in October of 1976. He joined the Louisiana Air National Guard in November of the same year and worked in electronics installation until being discharged in November of 1979.
Buddy is survived by his loving wife of 17 years, Michelle (Gray) McDaniel of Gassville; two sons, Patrick McDaniel (Alicia) and Matthew McDaniel (Jamey) of Arabi, Louisiana; two daughters, Kaylee Cooper of Dover, Arkansas and Delaney Denmark of Vilonia, Arkansas; six grandchildren, Patrick Jr., Aiden, Colton, Charlie, Murphy and Novalee; two sisters, Bernie Hambrice of Chalmette, Louisiana and Kathy Wright of Port Allen, Louisiana and several nieces and nephews.
A memorial service, with military honors, will be held at 2:00pm on Saturday, July 20, 2024 at the Cotter Church of Christ in Cotter, Arkansas. All family and friends are invited to attend. The family would also like to thank Hospice of the Ozarks for the loving care Buddy received in their services and request that donations be made to them in Buddy's memory.
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8 Condolence(s)
Andrea Philippi
Monday, July 22, 2024
Michelle
Thank you for loving and sharing life with Buddy for the last 17 + years of his life. He was a good man, smart and loving. I know he loved all of his children, his boys and girls and grandchildren immensely and he especially loved his beautiful, sweet wife. I remember seeing a touching post on Facebook expressing that love! May God provide the comfort and strength you need now.
Paula Moore
Wednesday, July 17, 2024
Michelle.....I am so sorry for the loss of your husband. My thoughts and prayers are
with you and your family.
Melissa and Brent Weaver
Monday, July 15, 2024
Michelle,
We are so very sorry for your loss. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.
May God give you strength during this difficult time.
Your friends,
Brent and Melissa Weaver
Katherine Wright
Saturday, July 13, 2024
My little brother...u will always b here in my heart.The great memories of growing up w u make me smile. God please take care of Michelle n girls. Go Rest High On the Mountain, Bud. All My love.....tears
Jane Shewbridge
Saturday, July 13, 2024
Michelle, and girls. I am so very sorry for the loss of Buddy. My thoughts and Prayers are with all of you during this difficult time and the weeks, months and years ahead without him. My love to you all. I'm always here for you sweet friend. God Bless this family and wrap your loving arms around them to give them peace that surpasses all understanding.
Lori Weatherford James
Friday, July 12, 2024
Michelle, I am heartbroken for you and the girls, please let me know if there is anything you need, I am just around the corner. Praying God gives you comfort as only he can knowing you will see him again. Love you!
Patty Kotlicky
Friday, July 12, 2024
My heart goes out to Michelle and all of Buddy's family and friends at this sad time. Sending up prayers for comfort and strength.
Christy Reedpierce
Friday, July 12, 2024
Michelle Kaylee our prayers and thoughts are with you guys, sending hugs.