William Kenneth McDaniel, Sr.

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Name William Kenneth McDaniel Suffix Sr. Nickname Bill Born 4 Aug 1926 Houston, Harris County, Texas, USA Gender Male Died 11 Apr 2025 Houston, Harris County, Texas, USA Buried 17 Apr 2025 Angleton Cemetery - Angleton, Texas, USA Person ID I6021 Cody LeBlanc's Family Tree Last Modified 1 Jul 2025
Family S.L. Fannette Children 1. Sara Kathleen McDaniel, b. 3 May 1950, Galveston, Galveston County, Texas, USA , d. 24 Jun 1991, Houston, Harris County, Texas, USA
(Age 41 years)
+ 2. D.L. McDaniel 3. William Kenneth McDaniel, Jr., b. 25 Oct 1955, Freeport, Brazoria County, Texas, USA , d. 7 Nov 1971, Galveston, Galveston County, Texas, USA
(Age 16 years)
Last Modified 7 Jul 2017 Family ID F2526 Group Sheet | Family Chart
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Event Map Born - 4 Aug 1926 - Houston, Harris County, Texas, USA Died - 11 Apr 2025 - Houston, Harris County, Texas, USA Buried - 17 Apr 2025 - Angleton Cemetery - Angleton, Texas, USA = Link to Google Earth
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Photos William Kenneth "Bill" McDaniel, Sr.
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Documents U.S. World War II Draft Card - William Kenneth "Bill" McDaniel, Sr.
Name: William Kenneth McDaniel
Gender: Male
Race: White
Age: 19
Relationship to Draftee: Self (Head)
Birth Date: 4 Aug 1926
Birth Place: Houston, Texas, USA
Residence Place: Alvin, Brazoria, Texas, USA
Registration Date: 3 Dec 1945
Registration Place: Alvin, Brazoria, Texas, USA
Employer: None
Height: 5' 7"
Weight: 126 lbs.
Complexion: Light
Hair Color: Blonde
Eye Color: Blue
Next of Kin: W. R. McDanielAt least one living or private individual is linked to this item - Details withheld.
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Notes - Obituary:
William "Bill" Kenneth McDaniel
August 4, 1926 - April 11, 2025
Angleton
William Kenneth McDaniel, 98, of Angleton passed away on April 11, 2025, in Houston. Bill began his life journey on August 4, 1926, in Houston to parents William Rogers and Lutie (Lynch) McDaniel.
He married Sara Lea Fannette on November 29, 1948, in Houston, Texas.
Bill, who was an accomplished musician, proudly served in the United States Army and was the first Captain of the Angleton Police Reserves, the first in the state of Texas. He coached Little League and served as a Boy Scout leader. Bill was an avid stamp collector who has won many awards and served as judge at stamp shows all over the nation. He was a member of the Masonic Lodge and The Commanders. He was active in his church and sang in the choir.
He worked at DOW Chemical Company for 39 1/2 years.
Those that preceded him in death include his parents William and Lutie McDaniel; son Bill McDaniel , daughter Kathy McDaniel.
Left to remember him are his wife Sara McDaniel, daughter Donna Koks, grandson William Koks and wife Carrie, great grandchildren Lilly and Wyatt.
Visitation will be held on Wednesday, April 16, 2025, at 5:00 p.m. until 7:00 p.m. at Palms Funeral Home. Funeral Services will be held on Thursday, April 17, 2025, at 10:00 a.m. at Good Shepherd Lutheran Church. Interment will follow at Angleton Cemetery.
The family would like to thank the doctors at Methodist Hospital and Houston Hospice.
(Published by Palms Funeral Home of Angleton, TX)
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