Harold Eugene McDaniel Poplar Bluff, Missouri Obituary

Harold Eugene McDaniel

<p>Harold Eugene McDaniel, 87, of Poplar Bluff, Missouri passed away Saturday, March 27, 2021.</p> <p>Harold was born July 11, 1933 to Leon and Mavis (Billington) McDaniel.&nbsp; He and Alice Faye Morris were married July 8, 1958 in Grayville, Illinois. She survives.</p> <p>Harold was inducted into the United States Marine Corps on April 12, 1954.&nbsp; He was honorably discharged May 31, 1977 after 23 years of active service, including combat duty in Korea and Viet Nam.&nbsp; He reached the rank of Master Gunnery Sergeant and was awarded the Bronze Star, Purple Heart, National Defense Service Medal, and numerous citations for meritorious service.</p> <p>Harold enjoyed fishing and wood working. He loved spending time with his friends and family, especially his grandchildren. He was a member of the American Legion, VFW, AmVets, and Elks Lodge.</p> <p>In addition to his loving wife, Harold is survived by two daughters, Kathleen (Gary Meltz) McDaniel of St. Louis, Kimberly Sandler of Poplar Bluff; three grandchildren, Christopher (Alicia) Park of St. Louis, Veronica (Aaron) Everly of Columbia, Missouri and Samuel Sandler of Poplar Bluff; four great grandchildren, Roman, Hope, and Dominick Park, all of St. Louis, and Declan Harold Everly of Columbia, Missouri; and a brother, Gerald (Betty) McDaniel of Fairdealing.</p> <p>In addition to his parents, Harold was preceded in death by a brother, Robert McDaniel.</p> <p>Visitation will be held Thursday, April 1, 2021 from 10 AM until time of service at Willow Ridge Funeral and Cremation Service. Funeral service will be held at 11 AM at the funeral home. Burial will follow at 1 PM at the Missouri Veterans Cemetery in Bloomfield with full military honors.</p> <p>In lieu of flowers, the family suggests donations to a charity of choice.</p>
July 11, 1933 - March 27, 202107/11/193303/27/2021
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Tom VanCleve
April 1, 2021
Dear Mrs. McDaniel and Kim: I know there is nothing I can say or do for you to make this difficult time any easier although we are praying that Peace and Happiness overcome you in the weeks ahead! Sincerely, Tom and Yvonne VanCleve
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Love, Ron, Day and family
March 30, 2021
Faye and family, hope this keeps you warm. Wrap up in this every time you need a hug from Harold. May the Angels sing to you every time you think of him. We love you. May he be on the pond in the sky
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March 30, 2021
Kathy and family,
Our deepest condolences from your Centene Family.

Mike, Karon, Philip, Ray, Tom, Nathan and Brandie.
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William & Jen Williams' & Family
March 30, 2021
We absolutely loved Harold! He was an amazing man with a gentle, yet curious soul! He loved our hellion of a child, Spencer; as well as our other 4 (Maria, Haylie, Gracie and Brian), and that was odd.
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Jeffrey Sandler and family
March 30, 2021
Harold will remain in our hearts forever
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Karon Schaumann-Harfst
March 30, 2021
Thank you to Mr. McDaniel for his service to our country.  I know his daughter loved and respected him dearly.  Prayers to the family during these hard times.
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The staff at Willow Ridge Funeral & Cremation Services
March 30, 2021
We plant this tree as a living memorial to Harold. We are deeply sorry for your loss.
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