James C. Daniel, Sr., 75, of Poteau, Okla. passed away on September 2, 2022. He was born on February 1, 1947 in Monroe, Okla. to Pervie Rosetta (Mitchell) Daniel and Alvin Daniel.
James was the oldest of five children, he graduated from Howe High School in 1965, and drafted by the United States Army in 1966. He was a trucker in the 7th Army, stationed in Mannheim, Germany, and was honorably discharged in 1972.
He married Marsha Ruth Haynie on June 1970. Together, they had two children; JamesColeman,Jr.andSonjaGayle. He met Lois in 2012 and they made their home in Wister until 2016 when they moved to Poteau.
James was a truck driver by trade, working for OK Farms for 37 years. He drove long hauls over a number of states before transferring to the live haul office in 2004, where he worked until his retirement at the age of 72 in 2019.
If James was not aggravating someone, he probably did not like them. He was always picking on his kids, grandkids, and just about anyone he came in contact with.
He was known by his nickname, Whiskey, which he came by honestly from his famous moonshine making days. He was best at smoking food, especially brisket and ribs, at the family reunions. He was a hard worker, never met a stranger, and leaves a legacy that will not be forgotten.
He was preceded in death by his parents; Alvin and Pervie Daniel; sisters, Ella Lee Bowles, Nancy Loraine Wood; and granddaughter, Ashley Walker.
Survivors include his wife, Lois Vinson of the home; sons, Jim Daniel and wife Kim of Sachse, Texas, Heath Walker of Fort Smith, Ark., Shawn Walker of Greenwood, Ark.; daughters, Sonja Ray and husband Steven of Madill, Okla., Michelle Fredrickson and husband David of Poteau, Okla.; grandchildren, Hunter Daniel, Jordan Schrunk, Emily Walker, Kenyon Walker, Mark Allen, Jr., Kaitlyn Allen, Andrew Ray, Jacob Fredrickson, Coy Fredrickson, Kodie Fredrickson; great grand children, Mark Allen, III, Savannah Allen; brothers, Stan Daniel, Steve Daniel; and numerous nieces, nephews, other relatives and loved ones.
Funeral services will be at 2:00pm on Wednesday, September 7, 2022 at Springhill Baptist Church in Monroe, Okla.with Reverend Jim Crouch and Reverend Tommy Harris officiating. Burial will follow at Springhill Cemetery in Monroe, Okla. under the direction of Evans & Miller Funeral Home in Poteau, Okla.
Pallbearers will be Steven Ray, Andrew Ray, Jim Daniel, Hunter Daniel, Heath Walker, Jason Bowles, and David Fredrickson.HonoraryPallbearerswillbeMarkAllen,Jordan Schrunk, Keith Smallwood, and Wendall Shepard.
Viewing and visitation will be Tuesday from 9:00 a.m.k to 8:00 p.m. with family greeting friends from 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m .
Condolences and online messages can be made at evansandmillerfuneralhomes.com.
The family has chosen to entrust the care of the services to Evans & Miller Funeral Home, Poteau, Oklahoma.