Date of Service:
January 09, 2021
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Ernest “Gene” McDaniel, age 74, passed away December 29, 2020 at home, in Winter Beach.
Gene was born and raised in Winter Beach and has been a lifetime resident.
As Lead Carpenter for the City of Vero Beach, Gene retired after 25 years of service.
He was a member of Cornerstone Christian Church, Vero Beach.
Gene is survived by his daughters, Kelly Crosby (Kenny) and Andrea McDaniel-Ferguson (Michael); grandchildren, Genia Tulikangas (Owen), Colt Crosby (Crystal), Tiffany Flanary (Jack), James Neff (Rachel), Shelbie Hollingsworth (Casey), Wyatt McDaniel (Savannah), Hunter McDaniel (Marissa), Felton McDaniel, Morgan Ellis and Megan Ellis; great-grandchildren, Rachael, Molly, Olivia, Chloe, Jonni, Case, Peyton, Joshua, Gabriel and Laynee; sisters, Bonnie McGowan, Euthabell Taylor, and Esther Sowell; brother, Donnie Wynn; also many close nieces and nephews; as well as sisters-in-law and brothers-in-law that have remained close to Gene.
Gene was predeceased by his wife, Carol McDaniel, and sons, Chad McDaniel, and Brad McDaniel.
“Dad was a loving father, grandfather, and great-grandfather.” He was an avid hunter; turkey season was his favorite! He took great pride in everything he built, and he was recognized for his amazing craftmanship throughout his career.
A Memorial Service will be held 1 p.m., Saturday, January 9th, 2021 at Cornerstone Christian Church, 5950 12th St., Vero Beach, FL 32966.
Memorial contributions in Mr. McDaniel’s name, may be made to St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital, 501 St. Jude Place, Memphis, TN 38105.
Arrangements by Thomas S. Lowther Funeral Home & Crematory, Vero Beach.
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Bugger aka PJ, YOUR PRIDE AND JOY - Daughter
January 6, 2021, 1:49 am
I miss you so much daddy!
George Langlois - lifetime co-worker and friend
January 11, 2021, 1:57 am
To All of Gene’s family I wish to express my condolences to you for the lost of a genuinely great person. I had the pleasure of working with and along side Gene for more than 20 years at the City of Vero Beach. I enjoyed his friendship, learned many things and will miss his presence on this earth. Gene may you rest in peace and be our guiding angel through the rest of our lives.