David Daniel

David E. Daniel, born 1935 in Mercer, TN, passed peacefully on March 11, 2024, at the age of 89, with family by his side. He lived in North Georgia with his wife, Melba, with whom he shared 68 incredible years of marriage and adoration.

David was a man of great faith, a veteran, engineer, husband, father, grandfather, great-grandfather, and mentor who lived by the mantra “learn everything you can”. He carried this enthusiasm for education from the one-room schoolhouse of his youth, through his completion of two master’s degrees in operations research and computer engineering, to a career developing naval training simulators for the military. He and his wife, Melba, were high school sweethearts, married in 1956, and built a life across many corners of the United States. They were blessed with two daughters, Theresa and Carolyn, and two sons, Ronald and James.

David walked through the world with a cup of coffee in one hand and a book in the other. Through every moment of his life, David had a joke on his lips and a wise anecdote or witty story from his past in his back pocket. He was as likely to detail the tall tales spun around the country stores of his youth as he was to recite Psalm 27:10, a verse he memorized for one morning of grade school.

In retirement, Dave loved spending time playing golf, observing nature, and watching westerns with his grandchildren. He was wise, analytical, and tirelessly dedicated to his wife, children, and every member of his family.

A celebration of David’s life will be held Thursday, March 21, at First Baptist Church, Cumming. Visitation will begin at 10:00 AM for friends and family to support one another and share in his memory, with service to follow at 11:00 AM. In lieu of flowers, if you wish, the family asks that donations be made to First Baptist Church, Cumming. https://fbccumming.churchcenter.com/giving

David is survived by many, who will all miss him dearly and forever cherish their fond memories of this exceptional man. We will remember and love you always, Dad.