Larry D. McDaniel's Obituary
Pana – Larry D. McDaniel, 66, of Pana, formerly of Decatur, passed away Monday, February 5, 2024, at St. John’s Hospital, Springfield, IL.
Larry was born on August 14, 1957, in Taylorville, IL, a son of Calvin and Alice (Ogden) McDaniel. He attended Oak Grave Church of the Nazarene and worked in the maintenance department at Graceland and Fairlawn Cemeteries for many years. He took great pride in training the doves that fly during the spring and summer months in the cemeteries. Larry enjoyed being outdoors. He especially loved to hunt and fish. He married Tina Lerae Oyler on October 4, 1975, in Decatur, IL.
Surviving is his wife, Tina of Pana; sons: Joshua Dale McDaniel Sr of Pana and Shawn L. (Lori) McDaniel of Palmer; grandchildren: Dustin Simpson, Kassy Simpson, Joshua Dale “J.J” McDaniel Jr, Katrina McDaniel, Payton (A.J. Dickson) McDaniel, Ariana McDaniel-Stewart, and Dylan Porter; great-grandchildren: Ameliah Dickson and Kai McClure; half-brother, Michael McDaniel; mother in law Goldie Oyler; daughter in law Kathy Simpson; many nieces, nephews, cousins, and special friends.
Larry was preceded in death by his parents; son Jeremy Lee McDaniel; grandson Bobby Lewis Stewart-McDaniel; and brother Kevin McDaniel.
Visitation will be Saturday, February 10, 2024, from 10am until the service time of 11am at Graceland/Fairlawn Funeral Home. Burial will take place at a later date.
Graceland/Fairlawn Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements. Memories and condolences may be shared at www.gracelandfairlawn.com.
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