By Staff
Mr. James Everett “Silver Dollar” Daniels, Sr., age 79, resident of Gulfport, passed away on Tuesday, August 10, 2010, at home with his family by his side.
Mr. Daniels was born in Washington, NC to Maurice and Alma Alligood Daniels. He served in the U.S. Army for two years before entering the Navy, where he retired after 22 years. After retirement, he became a truck driver and moved mobile homes and carried loads across the country. He loved his CB radio and was known as Silver Dollar. He was an ordained Deacon at MS City Baptist Church before Hurricane Katrina. He will be deeply missed by family and friends.
He was preceded in death by his wife, Geraldine “Queen Bee” Daniels; son, James E. Daniels, Jr.; parents; sister, Mayola Pollard; and three brothers.
He is survived by his daughter, Mary Schurhammer (Kenny) of Gulfport; daughter-in-law, Margaret Louise Daniels of Washington, NC; grandchildren, Jennifer Johnson of Gulfport, Rebeccah Daniels of Stone County, John “J.J.” Smith of Stone County, Danyelle Daniels of Gulfport; 18 great grandchildren.
Private services will be held at a later date.
Memorials may be made to Memorial Hospital at Gulfport Hospice, P.O. Box 1810, Gulfport, MS 39502. The family would like to express their deepest appreciation for the care and support of Dr. Allison Wall.
RIEMANN FAMILY FUNERAL HOME, 11280 Three Rivers Road, Gulfport, is in charge of arrangements, and memories may be shared at www.riemannfamily.com.
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