John McDaniel

July 6, 1962 – November 29, 2011

John ’Mike’ Michael McDaniel, 49, a native of Morgan City and a resident of New Iberia passed away Tuesday, November 29, 2011 at the Iberia Medical Center.

Mike is survived by his mother, Evelyn Faye Reid McDaniel of Morgan City; his two sisters, Tammie Terrebonne of Morgan City and Debra Harrington and her husband, Robert, of Morgan City; one nephew, Brandon John Berthelot and his wife, Danetta, of Franklinton; two nieces, Ashley Harrington of Morgan City, and Taryn Allemond and her husband, Jeremy, of Patterson; and four special caregivers: Rita, Cynthia, Brandy, and Rachel.

He was preceded in death by his father, John Colon McDaniel and his sister, Cynthia Diane McDaniel.

Mike participated in the Special Olympics, where he won many awards. He enjoyed bowling, music, dancing, wrestling, and giving hugs. He especially enjoyed playing with his little army figures. Mike also attended Berwick Jr. High where he participated in special education.

The family requests that visitation be observed Wednesday, November 30, 2011 from 6pm to 9pm at Hargrave Funeral Home in Morgan City. Visitation will resume, Thursday, December 1, 2011 from 10am until time of services at Hargrave Funeral Home.

Funeral Services for Mike will be held, Thursday, December 1st at 11am at Hargrave Funeral Home with Rev. Steve Kelly and Rev. Charles Gilder of Bayou Vista Baptist Church. Graveside services will follow in the Morgan City Cemetery.

Arrangements under the direction of Hargrave Funeral Home, Morgan City, LA.