Rex McDaniels

Rex McDaniels, 69, of Kendallville died Wednesday, April 27, 2022, at Parkview Regional Medical Center in Fort Wayne. He was born September 23, 1952, in Martin, Kentucky, to George and Vernice (Salisbury) McDaniels. They preceded him in death. On June 8, 1973, in Kendallville he married Carol A. Tackett. Mr. McDaniels worked for Newnam/Dalton Foundry in Kendallville for 36 years. Following Dalton’s closing, he worked at Johnson Controls (JCIM) in Kendallville until his retirement. Rex was a master at bowling, having scored two perfect 300 games. He enjoyed golfing, fishing, playing softball, and working on cars. He loved to watch Westerns. One of his favorite pastimes was to go on country rides in his car with his wife, frequently ending up in Ohio or Michigan. But, his greatest enjoyment in life were his children and grandchildren. Surviving are his wife of 48 years, Carol McDaniels of Kendallville; two daughters, Kari McDaniels of Kendallville and Sheila (Justin) Diehl of Kendallville; three grandchildren, Owen Diehl, Khiana McDaniels, and Emma Diehl; two brothers, Ray (Colleen) McDaniels of Deerfield Beach, Florida, and Harlan McDaniels of Kendallville; and several nieces and nephews. Visitation will be Wednesday, May 4, 2022, from 3 p.m. to 7 p.m. at Young Family Funeral Home, Kendallville Chapel, 222 South State Street, Kendallville and one hour prior to the service on Thursday. Rex’s funeral service will be Thursday, May 5, 2022, at 11 a.m. at the funeral home with Pastor Willie Collins officiating. Burial will follow at Orange Cemetery near Rome City. Honorary pallbearers are Khiana McDaniels, Wade Short, Shelton Tackett, Dan Denney, and Jerry Tackett. Active pallbearers are Owen Diehl, Justin Diehl, Ray McDaniels, Dean Salisbury, Mike Salisbury, Sam Tackett, Drew Sillaway, and Chad Conley. Rex’s funeral service on Thursday will also live stream on the Young Family Funeral Home Facebook page for those unable to attend in person beginning at 11 a.m. View a video tribute after Sunday or share memories and condolences at www.youngfamilyfuneralhome.com