William Earl Daniel, 90, of Hot Springs, Arkansas passed away Monday, November 27, 2023.
He was born February 26, 1933 in Little Rock, Arkansas to the late Clyde Earl & Melissa Josephine (Thomas) Daniel. William was a proud veteran of the U.S. Army, serving during the Korean War. He was a member of St. John the Baptist Catholic Church where he volunteered with the Knights of Columbus. He was a member of the VFW post #2278 and the Elks Lodge #380. William was a supervisor for AT&T and after retirement he opened and operated Albert Pike Auto for 20 years before retiring again.
William is survived by his wife of 58 years Jean Daniel, the love of his life; his daughter Catherine Daniel Sewell (Hal); siblings Glenn Daniel, Sr. (Shamra), and Margie Daniel Plunkett; and his grandchildren Victoria and Jack Anderson.
Pallbearers are Jack Anderson, Glenn Daniel, Jr., Dr. Lawrence Dodd, Randy Hall, Darin Meyers, and James Stone.
Honorary pall bearers are:
Don Gooch, Hal Sewell, Glenn Daniel, Sr., and Greg Schaffer.
Rosary will be 5:30 p.m. Friday, December 8, 2023 at Gross Funeral Home Chapel. Visitation will follow until 7:00 p.m. Mass of Christian Burial will be 10:30 am Saturday, December 9, 2023 at St. John the Baptist Catholic Church with Father George Sanders officiating. Burial will follow at Calvary Cemetery with military honors.