McDaniel, Henry Evans

Henry Evans McDaniel, 86, of Floyd went to be with the Lord on November 13, 2023 surrounded by his loving family. He was preceded in death by his loving wife of 59 years Ronnie Jeanne McDaniel; his parents, Charles McDaniel and Mary Elizabeth McCauley. Brothers, John McDaniel, Butch McDaniel, Roger McDaniel, and Jim McDaniel. Sisters, Juanita Johnson and Charlene Sissler.

After high school, he served in the Marine Corps until 1959. After serving his country, he worked in County Government. He was the first County Administrator for Floyd County beginning in the early 1970s. After retirement, he enjoyed playing cards, gardening, and spoiling his grandchildren and great grandchildren.

He is survived by his brother Charles “Bud” McDaniel. Three daughters, Allison (TJ) Szmyt, Leslie (Christopher) Newman, Tracy (Terry) Grubbs; three grandchildren, Lauren Furrow, Jacob (Laci) Newman, and Zachary Newman; great grandchildren Austin, Jackson, Olivia, Camden, and Jayden; along with several special nieces and nephews.

Special thank you to close friends Donnie Alderman and Curtis Nolen; Carrie Sherman, Lorraine Lester, and Samantha Wade with Carilion Clinic Home Care Services of the NRV; Leigh Wingo, Mandy Price, and Robbie Karim with the VAMC Home Based Primary Care; Dr. Chaudry with Lewis Gale Clinic; and Good Samaritan Hospice Services.

Funeral services will be held on Saturday, November 18, 2023 at 2 PM at Gardner Funeral Home with Pastor Floyd Turpin officiating. Interment will follow in Jacksonville Cemetery. The family will receive friends for one hour prior to service time.