William is survived by his wife of 54 years Sheila (Smith) McDaniel of Greenville whom he married on November 17, 1962; sons and daughter in law, Troy McDaniel and Shannon & Dawn McDaniel both of Greenville; daughter, Dana Baker of Huber Heights, Ohio; grandchildren, Ashley McDaniel, Levi Baker, Jordan Blanton, Madyson McDaniel, Irina McDaniel, Nina McDaniel, Elisa McDaniel, Maria McDaniel, Tristan McDaniel, Sarah McDaniel, Alex McDaniel and William L. McDaniel III; great grandchildren, Daniel, David and Lily Horne; sisters, Jean (Pat) Russ of Union City, IN, and Cheryle (Mike Ford) Blankenship of Greenville; as well as numerous nieces and nephews.
In addition to his parents he is preceded in death by his son, William L. McDaniel II and brothers, Lucien & Richard McDaniel.
William retired in 2004 from General Motors after 39 years of service. William served his country in the United States Army. He was a member of the Moose Lodge and American Legion in Greenville. He was an avid fisherman and loved hunting. He attended the Greenville Baptist Temple in Greenville.
There will be a service held on Monday, September 11, 2017 at 7:00 PM at Zechar Bailey Funeral Home, Greenville, Ohio, with Pastor Mark Ridgeway officiating. Family will receive friends on Monday from 4-7 PM at the funeral home.
It is the wishes of the family that memorial contributions be given to the American Diabetes Association. Condolence for the family may be sent through www.zecharbailey.com
