Donald "Dc" McDaniel

HICKORY – Donald “DC” Christopher McDaniel, 86 of Hickory went home to be with his Heavenly Father of June 16, 2019.

Born on September 20, 1932 in Catawba County, he was the son of the late John Lee and Hessie Canipe McDaniel. He was a Veteran of the US Army who served in the Korean War. Donald was a loving and devoted husband, father, and grandfather. He was the owner of McDaniel and Son auto body shop and his passion was the restoration of antique cars. In his later years he enjoyed making furniture. Donald’s favorite past time was spending time with his grandchildren and great-grandchildren.

In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by an infant daughter, Michelle Darlene McDaniel, 3 sisters and 6 brothers.

Survivors include his wife of 65 years, Barbara McDaniel; children, Tony McDaniel and wife Karen, Bryan McDaniel and wife Vilma, Marty McDaniel and wife Martha, Melissa Marshall and husband Chris; grandchildren, Bryan McDaniel Jr, Patti Burgess, Amy Hollingshead, Michael McDaniel, Christy Ambler, Justin McDaniel, Sarah McDaniel, Matthew McDaniel, Joseph McDaniel, Casey McDaniel, Amanda Marshall, Andrew Marshall; 12 great-grandchildren, and numerous other family members.

A Celebration of Life Service will be held on Wednesday, June 19, 2019 at 2 PM at Catawba Funeral Home with Pastor Jeff Brown officiating. Burial will follow at Catawba Memorial Park.

The family will receive friends prior the service from 1 PM-2 PM at the funeral home.

Condolences may be left at www.catawbamemorialpark.com.

The McDaniel Family is under the care of Catawba Memorial Park, Funerals & Cremations.