Richard Wayne McDaniel
Richard Wayne McDaniel, 81, of Beaumont, died Friday, January 5, 2024, at Baptist Hospitals of Southeast Texas, Beaumont. He was born on October 3, 1942, to Maudie Savell McDaniel and Richard Levi “R.L.” McDaniel, in Hemphill and was a United States Army veteran having served in Vietnam. Richard worked as a carpenter, telephone lineman, and operator at Goodyear.
Survivors include his son, Richard Barry McDaniel of Beaumont; daughter, Melissia Ann Davis and her husband, James B., of Winnie; sister, June Onorato of Lufkin; grandchildren, Nathan McDaniel, Marisa McDaniel, Lillian Davis, and Olivia Davis; niece, Michelle Onorato Jones and her husband, Glen, of Jasper; and nephew, John Onorato and his wife, Kelli Sims, of Houston.
He is preceded in death by his wife, Catherine McDaniel and parents.
A gathering of Mr. McDaniel’s family and friends will begin at 1:00 p.m. with his funeral service to follow at 2:00 p.m., Saturday, January 13, 2024, at Broussard’s, 1605 North Major Drive, Beaumont. His cremation arrangements will be handled through Broussard’s Crematorium.
Memorial contributions may be made to the VFW (Veterans of Foreign Wars), Processing Center, P.O. Box 8958, Topeka, Kansas 66608-8958 or online at www.vfw.org.
Gathering of Family and Friends
Broussard’s Mortuary Major Dr.
- 1605, North Major Drive, Beaumont, Texas, 77713,
- January 13, 2024
- 1:00 pm - 2:00 pm
Funeral Service
Broussard’s Mortuary Major Dr.
- 1605, North Major Drive, Beaumont, Texas, 77713,
- January 13, 2024
- 2:00 pm
Melissa, Barry,Lilly & Olivia my prayers and thoughts are with all of you as you go through the difficult days ahead of you. Sorry I missed the service but it was just too much for my body today. May our good Lord wrap his arms of comfort around all of you and give you all peace and strength❣️
Sorry to hear about Richard. Worked with him a long time at Goodyear. Not only good worker but good friend. RIP
Dear Barry , Melissa and Family 🖤
You are all in our thoughts and prayers.
I’m so sorry you’re having to say goodbye to ur Dad🖤
We loved uncle Pete
And we know how much he’ll be missed by all of you.
Our heartfelt condolences 🖤
Melissa and family. We are so sorry for your loss of Richard. Our prayers are with you all.