Claude Franklin McDaniel

McDANIEL, CLAUDE F. - age 72, of Mascot, passed peacefully on Friday, October 4, 2013, at his home in Blaine, Tennessee, after a courageous 9 year battle with cancer, surrounded by family and friends. Claude was a member of Bethel Mission Baptist Church. He will be remembered as a compassionate and giving man. He was the best Daddy and husband in the world. Preceded in death by sons, Greg and Jeff McDaniel. Claude is survived by loving wife of 49 years, Linda McDaniel; sons and daughters-in-law, Donnie and Tammy McDaniel, Darrell and Sandy McDaniel, and Jason McDaniel; grandsons, Chase and Zachary McDaniel; brothers, Paul McDaniel and David McDaniel; special niece, Anita Newcomb; and many other family and friends. Special thanks to Pat White for all the help in caring for Claude in his final days. The family will receive friends at McCarty-Evergreen Funeral Home Saturday, October 5, 2013, from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m., with an 8:00 p.m. chapel service, Rev. Reuben Wilson officiating. Family and friends will meet Sunday, 1:45 p.m. at Little Valley Cemetery for a 2:00 p.m. graveside service. Condolences may be offered online at www.mccartyevergreen.com.