Dr. Robert Guinn Daniel

Dr. Robert Guinn Daniel of Hot Springs passed away peacefully on Saturday, June 16, 2012. He was born November 28, 1922 in Lonsdale, Arkansas to John William Daniel and Rachel Cooper Daniel. Guinn was predeceased by his parents; son Dr. Robert Daniel Jr.; and brothers, Doyle Daniel, Dorman Daniel, and Clint Daniel. He is survived by his wife of 58 years, Mary Beard Daniel; daughter, Beth Voorhees and son-in-law, Dr. Fred Voorhees of Austin, Texas; son, Dr. John Daniel and daughter-in-law, Amy of Little Rock; and daughter, Laura Khligh of Marietta, Ga. He is survived by his 13 grandchildren: Mary Meehan and husband Sean; Daniel Voorhees; Tricia Burnight and husband Adam; Matthew, Miriam and Ruthie Daniel; Alex, Regan, Cole, and Cade Daniel; Julia and Olivia Khligh and Elizabeth Bowdoin; and great-granddaughter Elizabeth Meehan. Guinn was a graduate of Hot Springs public schools. Following his service as a B24 bomber pilot in WWII, he briefly attended Tennessee Tech University and graduated from Henderson State University where he was a multiple sports letterman. He was a graduate of Baylor College of Dentistry, a member of Omicron Kappa Upsilon Honor Society, President of JADA, and a member of Delta Sigma Delta Fraternity. After practicing general dentistry for 15 years in Hot Springs, he completed a specialty residency in orthodontics at Baylor College of Dentistry, earning his Master of Science in Dentistry. Dr. Daniel practiced as a specialist in orthodontics in Hot Springs until his retirement. Dr. Daniel has served as President of the Garland County Dental Society and the Baylor Orthodontic Alumni Association. He was a member of The American Association of Orthodontists and held various offices in the Arkansas Orthodontic Association. Dr. Daniel served on the Board of Directors of Hot Springs Chamber of Commerce, Quapaw Technical Institute, Arkansas Cattlemans Association, and the Salvation Army. He also served as a member of Garland County Cattlemans Association and Commissioner of Ouachita Area Boy Scouts. Dr. Daniel is a charter member and served on The Board of Directors of Hot Springs Baptist Church. Guinn was an enthusiastic sportsman and loyal Razorback supporter. He was a co-organizer of the initial Hot Springs Quarterback Club, co-organizer of Hot Springs Razorback Club, and an invited member of Razorback Wild Hog Club. Besides anything Razorback, Guinn loved to play golf and was an avid quail hunter. But, more than anything, he treasured his family. He was completely devoted to the love of his life, Mary. To his children and grandchildren, he was simply the greatest. He will be remembered for his wonderful sense of humor, his easy smile, and his contagious laugh. The visitation will be from 5 to 7 p.m. on Wednesday, June 20, at the Caruth-Hale Funeral Home, 155 Section Line Rd, Hot Springs. A service celebrating Guinn's life will be held on Thursday, June 21 at 2 p.m. at Hot Springs Baptist Church, 144 Weston Rd, with Rev. Gerald Taylor officiating. Pallbearers will be Richard Daniel, Phil Higdon, Dr. Hal Koppel, Dr. Jim Eastburn, Curtis Ferguson, Jim Geurin, Jim Latture, and Mike Lax. Honorary Pallbearers are the Tuesday & Thursday Golf Group, the Wednesday Lunch Bunch, the Sam Windell Sunday School Class, the Dr. Jim McMahan family, the Alton Baldwin Family, the Bud Canada family, the Roy Murphy family, the Mason Searcy family, the Poncho Rowe family, Marge Mitchell, Dr. Bill and Drew Terry, Jim Lide, Ross Wisely, Carolyn Elias, Mary Nan Carter, Mary James, Tara Walker, Cara Rowland, Dee Scott, Deena May, Carol Ann and Mike Henley, DruAnn and Dr. Barry Baskin, Lisa and Don Madden, Tracy and Mike Moss, and Ben and LaVerne Burton. Guests may register at www.caruth-hale.com.