Dr. Fredrick Allen Daniels

Dr. Fredrick A. Daniels was born September 29, 1940 in Mineola, TX, to the parentage of David Thurman Daniels Sr. and Verna Mallory Daniels. He entered into eternal rest Tuesday, September 6, 2022 while visiting family and friends in Houston, Texas.

He is preceded in death by both parents, sister, Dorothy Anderson, brothers David Thurman Daniels Jr., Joseph B. Daniels, and James A. Daniels Sr.

He received his formal education in the Mineola Independent School District, where he graduated Valedictorian of his class from Addie E. McFarland High School. He went on to further his education and receive his Bachelor of Science degree in Mathematics at Texas College, Master of Science degree in Supervision from North Texas State University, now the University of North Texas; and a Doctorate of Education from Nova Southeastern University.

Fredrick was employed by Dallas Independent School District for four decades in various roles to include 12 years as a math teacher at Pearl C Anderson, and 28 years as a school administrator. He served as Assistant Principal at T.W. Browne, Sarah Zumwalt (SOC Annex), Justin F. Kimball and David W. Carter. In 1990 he became Principal at Edward Titche Elementary, followed by Ascher Silberstein, Daniel Webster and Martin Weiss where he retired in 2004 after 40 years of loyal service to Dallas Independent School District.

Throughout his educational career, Dr. Daniels was noted for his organizational and leadership skills and for his commitment to enhancing the academic achievements of his students.

He was a die-hard Dallas Cowboys fan and enjoyed fishing, talking sports and politics with family and friends. He loved playing the blues on his guitar during family gatherings while TRYING to sing. Fredrick loved styling in his many derby hats and custom cowboy boots. He looked forward to the State Fair to get his Fletcher’s corn dog, and he would hardly let a Friday slip by without crispy fried catfish. You always knew he was going to ask for Louisiana hot sauce WHEREEVER he was and then ask for his toothpick after every meal.

Fredrick professed his faith in Christ at an early age and was a member of Oak Cliff Bible Fellowship Church under the pastorate of Dr. Tony Evans.

Fredrick is survived by his wife, Dr. Evelyn Daniels; 2 children, Darryl Daniels of Dallas, TX, and Fredrick A. Daniels II (Paola) of Houston, TX; other children, Sheila Brock, Walter Blair, and June Davis. 3 Grandchildren Shelisa Brock, Mars “Alejandra” Daniels and Julian Daniels. Siblings, sister, Cordie Lee Kirkum of Dallas, TX, sister, Bobbie J. Collins of Los Angeles, CA; brother, Clavon Daniels of Red Oak, TX and a host of other relatives and friends.

Fond memories and expressions of sympathy may be shared at www.laurellanddallas.com for the Daniels family.