Leman "Pappy" Daniels

Lee passed away Monday, January 20, 2020 at the age of 89, in the same bed he was born in after a long battle with Alzheimer’s disease. He was born on April 22, 1930 in Estill County, Kentucky. He was the oldest of 8 children born to J.W. and Bessie (Flynn) Daniel. Lee graduated from Estill County High School in 1948, and served one year in the U.S. Navy. On June 16, 1951 he married Inez Kerr, and together they had three children, Linda, Nikki and Steve. He retired from the Ohio Army National Guard after 30 years, where he made many lifelong friendships. Lee was a wonderful storyteller, loved working around his home, bluegrass music, travelling and Kentucky Wildcats Basketball. Lee was preceded in death by his parents, brothers, Jerry and Ted Daniels, sister Nina Flynn and son-in-law Bob Rogers. He’s survived by his loving wife Inez, his children, Linda Rogers, Nikki (Bruce) Agee and Steve (Kim) Daniel. Grandchildren, Geoff Hupp, Elizabeth Hill, Sonja Shelton, Jessica Agee, Lindsey Becker, Sydney Root, Madelynn Daniel; nine great grandchildren; three sisters, Doris McGee, Madonna Clem and Faye Reece and brother Edsel Daniel; many nieces, nephews and other family members. Visitation will be held on Thursday, January 23, 2020 from 5pm to 8pm at the Webb Noonan Kidd Funeral Home. Funeral Ceremony will be held on Friday, January 24, 2020 at 10am with Charles Anderson, Minister officiating. Interment will be held at Rose Hill Burial Park. A reception will follow at Laurel Avenue Church of Christ, where Lee was a member. The family would like to thank Hospice of Cincinnati, his caregiver Tonya Bowling and nurse Linda Smith. In lieu of flowers, the family suggest donations be made in his memory to Hospice of Cincinnati. Condolences may be left for the family at www.Webb-Noonan.com