EWING – Robert R. “Bob” McDaniel, 85, of Ewing passed away Thursday afternoon, November 9, 2023 at SSM Health Good Samaritan in Mt. Vernon.
He was born in Jefferson County, IL on October 10, 1938 the son of Golie & Clara (Lisenby) McDaniel.
He married Pauline (Rowe) on October 14, 1978 and she survives.
Mr. McDaniel was a member of the Whittington Church. He always enjoyed building projects and going to sporting events of his family. He enjoyed golfing, working in the garden and yard work.
Mr. McDaniel is survived by his:
Wife: Pauline McDaniel of Ewing
2 Children: Jeff McDaniel & wife Brenda of Mt. Vernon, Tracie Downey & husband Bob of Mt. Vernon
3 Step-Children: Pam Minor & husband Mark of Ewing, Gary Cook & wife Doris of Benton, Kristi Picklesimer & husband Ward of Ewing
Grandchildren: Michelle Hampton & husband Chad, Scott McDaniel, Rob Downey & wife Ashley, Brian Minor & wife April, Nathan Minor & wife Amy, Emily Skibo & husband Ryan, Erin McCommons & husband Casey, Elizabeth Roberts & husband Rex, Amy Cook, Amber Brayfield & husband Billy, Craig Cook & wife Emilee, Josh Picklesimer, Bryden Picklesimer, Jaron Picklesimer
25 Great-Grandchildren
Mr. McDaniel was preceded in death by his parents.
Funeral services will be held on Monday, November 13th at the Morton & Johnston Funeral Home in Benton with Rev. Mark Minor officiating. Burial will be in the Shiloh Cemetery in Whittington. Visitation will be from 11:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. on Monday at the funeral home.
In lieu of flowers, Memorials may be made to the Whittington Church.
For more information or to send online condolences please visit www.mortonjohnstonfuneralhome.com.
