McDaniel, James "Fred"

Retired From Southern Railroad

  • Friday, February 12, 2016
James "Fred" McDaniel
James "Fred" McDaniel

James "Fred" McDaniel, died on February 11, 2016, surrounded by his children.

Fred was predeceased by his parents, James and Mary McDaniel, sister, Judy Dill, and a brother, Eddy McDaniel.

Fred McDaniel married Sidna Davis on December 4, 1960.  They were married for 45 years.

Fred retired from Southern Railroad, was a member of IBEW and a respected Sunday School teacher.

Fred was a proud brother to Robert (Bud) McDaniel; father of Kim McNabb (Glen), Melody McDaniel, Teresa Thornbury (Tim), Jeffrey McDaniel (Shalimar); grandfather of Courtney Helton (Gerald), Ryan Denton, Stacie Wolfford, James McDaniel, Zachary Massengale, Austin McNabb, Tiffany McDaniel, Kelsey Massengale, Michael Bardas; great-grandfather of Brooklyn and Addison Wolfford, Connor Helton.

James Fred McDaniel was dearly loved and will be greatly missed. 

A private family service will be conducted.

In lieu of flowers, donations can be made in Fred’s name to: Area 4 Special Olympics,250 Layne Rd., Soddy Daisy, TN 37379.

Arrangements have been entrusted in Lane Funeral Home, 601 Ashland Terrace, Chattanooga, Tn. 37415. 

Please share your thoughts and memories at www.lanefh.com.

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