Harold Daniels

Harold E. Daniels, age 83, passed away peacefully on May 19, 2013, in Hendersonville, Tenn. He was born in El Dorado, Ark., on Aug. 29, 1929. He is preceded in death by his parents, Louie Green Daniels and Ruby Hill Daniels of El Dorado, Ark. He was married to the late Billie Jean Daniels for almost 37 years and to the late Myra Barksdale Daniels for two years. Harold is survived by his sisters, Natalie Parham, Anna Morgan and Yvonne Eudy — all of El Dorado, Ark. and his brother, Charlie Daniels, State Auditor of Arkansas, of Bryant, Ark. And by his daughters and their husbands, Maury and Gail Davis of Nashville, Tenn., and David and Susan Hunter of Winston-Salem, N.C.; four grandchildren, Gabrielle (Zak) Shumate of Nashville, Tenn., Danielle (Kevin) Childers of Memphis, Tenn., Galen (Talitha) Davis of Surprise, Ariz., and Dillon Davis of Goodlettsville, Tenn., and one great-granddaughter, Saylor Davis of Surprise, Ariz. And a host of friends and family at First Assembly of God in El Dorado, Ark. and Cornerstone Church in Nashville, Tenn., that held Harold dear to their hearts. A 1947 graduate of Parkers Chapel High School, Harold was employed throughout his lifetime as an accountant. He enjoyed hunting, fishing, gardening and many other outdoor activities; but the main focus of his life was his love for his Lord and Savior Jesus Christ and his devotion to his church, First Assembly of God in El Dorado, Ark., where he was an active member and had served for many years on the board and in various other capacities—as a Sunday school teacher and more. Harold was respected for his incredible integrity and work ethic, his honesty and values, and also his wit — which shown through and barreled to the surface many times in spite of his disease. His kindness and generosity have been felt by all--whether it was taking folks to Little Rock to the doctor or helping young couples in time of need. Known as a polite gentleman, a friend and father, Harold Daniels completed his earthly journey with grace and dignity. Viewing will be at Young's Funeral Home on Monday, May 27, 2013, from 4-9 p.m. A funeral service will be held at First Assembly of God in El Dorado on Tuesday, May 28, at 10 a.m.