DANIEL, Willard R., age 85, of Auburn Hills, August 20, 2014 joining his wife Carolyn of 56 years and daughter Alice in heaven. He leaves behind his children, Ruth, Rose, Russ (Lori), Nancy (Ron) and Tom (Janelle); twin brother Lillard and sister, Susie Clark; Papa to 20 grandkids & 15 great-grandkids; also survived by special sister-in-law & caregiver Linda. Preceded in death by his parents William & Alice Daniel and siblings Julie, Minnie, Boyd, Nell, Calvin, Lola and Charles. Willard had a unique sense of humor and was a caring friend to many; he retired from G.M. Truck & Bus, plant 2 & 3, with 38 years of perfect attendance; he was a cabinet maker for Crichton’s Custom Cabinets and a member of the former Avondale Baptist Church.