DANIEL, ERNIE LEE - Independence County, Arkansas | ERNIE LEE DANIEL - Arkansas Gravestone Photos

Ernie Lee DANIEL

Hopewell Cemetery
Independence County,
Arkansas

Ernie 28 Jun 1945 - 02 Mar 2018 veteran US Army National Guard

Marriage:

Ernie Lee Daniel husband of Jan Daniel. Ernie Lee Daniel son of Earl and Evelyn Daniel.

Ernie L. Daniel Veteran
March 2, 2018

Ernie Lee Daniel, age 72, of Batesville went home to be with his Lord on Friday, March 2, 2018, at the Cave City Nursing Home.

He was born June 28, 1945 in Lepanto, Arkansas, the son of Earl and Evelyn Daniel.

He was a Christian and enjoyed attending First Baptist Church and reading his Bible every night before he became ill. Ernie was a Batesville Fireman for 25 years, a self-employed carpenter and was always ready to help others. He served in the Army National Guard for 6 years. He was the mascot for the Batesville Pioneers during the 1990’s for several years. He enjoyed working, fishing and especially loved watching his grandsons play sports.

He is survived by his wife of 41 years, Jan; son, Grant (Mary) Daniel; step-son, Eric (Stephanie) Nast; grandsons, Cory Daniel and Solomon Nast; step-granddaughter, Samantha (Nathan) Dickey; sisters, Marie (Massie) Silva, Joanne Smith Hendricks, and Peggy Sue Stout; brothers, Dan (Glenda) Daniel and Kim Daniel; and aunt, Bonnie McGarrah; as well as nieces and nephews and other family and friends. He is also survived by special friends Jeary Wheeler and Lenney Rush.

Ernie was preceded in death by his parents and his brother, Robert Daniel.

Funeral services will be held at 2 pm on Tuesday, March 6, 2018 at First Baptist Church in Batesville with Bro. Stacey Reed and Bro. Joe Silva officiating. Visitation is scheduled for Monday, March 5, 2018 from 5-7 pm at Roller-Crouch Funeral Home.

Burial will be at Hopewell Cemetery in Cord with Fireman’s Honors at the service.

Pallbearers will be Brent Gleghorn, Ronnie Painter, James Boothby, Bobby Davis, Mike Debow and Jerry Osborne.

Honorary pallbearers are Lenney Rush, Jeary Wheeler, David Hix, Jay Yeager, Dr. Mark Williams, Marvin Reeves, Garnett Adamson, Norman Terrell, former and current members of the Batesville Fire Department and Batesville Bassmasters Club and his nephews.

Memorials may be made to First Baptist Church Building Fund at 610 East Main, Batesville, AR 72501 or the Alzheimer’s Association, 10201 W. Markham St. Suite 100, Little Rock, AR 72205.

Obituary provided courtesy of Roller-Crouch Funeral Home Batesville, Independence County, Arkansas published Mar 2018. ©2018 Roller Funeral Homes

Contributed on 10/19/18 by denise.bratcher63
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Submitted: 10/19/18 • Approved: 10/19/18 • Last Updated: 10/22/18 • R1242166-G0-S3

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