Thomas K McDaniel

Born December 19, 1956 in Rosiclare to Charles Norman and Betty (Reed) McDaniel, he married Jonni Vogel. He later married Vicky Elaine Gouliard on February 1, 2014 in Creve Coeur.

Surviving are his wife, Vicky McDaniel; his father, Charles McDaniel of Marquette Heights; one son, Nick McDaniel of Pekin; one daughter, Alexandria McDaniel of Topeka; three step-daughters, Rachel Kerr and Amanda Vogel, both of Pekin, and Kassandra (Carl) Wright of Glasford; three grandchildren; six step-grandchildren; one brother, Richard (Debbie) McDaniel of Wisconsin; and one sister, Sandy McDaniel of Pekin.

He was preceded in death by his mother and one infant son, Michael McDaniel.

Tom worked for the Illinois Department of Corrections as a correctional officer at the Stateville Correctional Center for 19 years. He later drove a bus for Laidlaw in Bartonville for 5 years.

He was a member of First Christian Church, Disciples of Christ in Creve Coeur.

Tom enjoyed fishing, beading, gardening, and going to garage sales. Tom loved life and his family was very important to him. He was a fan of the Green Bay Packers and St. Louis Cardinal’s.

His funeral will be at 11 a.m. Tuesday, September 23, 2014 at First Christian Church, Disciples of Christin Creve Coeur. The Rev. Dwight Winnett will officiate. Visitation will be from 5 to 7 p.m. Monday at Preston-Hanley Funeral Homes & Crematory in Pekin. Cremation will be accorded following the funeral.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to his church, 604 Groveland Street, Creve Coeur, IL 61610 or the Children’s Hospital of Illinois, 530 Northeast Glen Oak Avenue, Peoria, IL 61637.

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