John McDaniel

John Gordon McDaniel passed away on Friday September 22nd, 2023 in the presence of his beloved wife Pat. He was 92 years of age. Gordon was born in Eastman, Georgia on June 28th, 1931.

He was preceded in death by his parents Louise and Morris McDaniel Sr. and his brother Morris McDaniel Jr.

He is survived by his sister Olive McDaniel Johnson of Hickory, NC. In addition to his wife Patricia Spiceland McDaniel he is also survived by his daughter Mary Lynn Lane (Steve), sister-in-law Lynn Rushing (Phil) and Cookie Spiceland (Jack), and numerous grandchildren, nieces, and nephews.

Gordon was a natural athlete and a fierce competitor on the golf course and tennis courts. Showing his softer side he was equally proficient and skilled in his ability to play the clarinet, flute, and the ukulele and adored his cats and other animals. He was veteran of the U.S. Air Force and a member of many veterans organizations.

Visitation will be on Sunday, October1st, 2023 at McDonald and Son Funeral Home from 1:00pm-2:00pm.

A funeral service will be held on Sunday, October 1st, 2023 at 2:00pm in the chapel of the funeral home.

Mr. McDaniel will be laid to rest at Georgia National Cemetery in Canton, Georgia on Monday, October 2nd at 2:30pm

Those who wish to remember Gordon in a special way may make gifts in his memory to the Atlanta Humane Society, the Maringa Animal sanctuary in Tennessee, Wounded Warriors, or Tunnels to Towers.