James Mcdaniel

James Earl McDaniel was born September 25, 1935 at the family farm south of Texico to Rubye Thatcher and Clyde McDaniel. He passed away at home in Texico on October 3, 2010. He is survived by one brother Roy Bev McDaniel of Texico, and three sisters Hazel Noel DeWittie of Castlerock, Colorado, Beulah Joe Wilson of Belen, New Mexico and Mary Gary Danforth of Portales. He had 9 nephews, 6 nieces and 15 great nieces and nephews. He is preceded in death by his parents, one brother and sisterinlaw Lester and Lanelda Wall McDaniel, and one infant sister Louise McDaniel.

During his working years he was a farmer and raised pigs, rabbits, sheep and cattle. He enjoyed playing 42, watching cooking shows and treated his dogs as though they were his children. He was also a member of the First Christian Church in Clovis.

Graveside services are being held on Thursday, October 7, 10:00 a.m., at Texico Cemetery with Pastor Noel DeWittie officiating. Casket bearers are Montie Powell, Danny Powell, Larry Brian Powell, Mark Powell, Lynn McDaniel, Cory McDaniel, and Ben McDaniel. Honorary casket bearers are his Texico 42 team buddies.

Arrangements are by SteedTodd Funeral Home, 800 E. Manana Blvd., Clovis, NM 88101, 575 7635541.

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