Individual Details
Troy Lee McDaniel
(28 Dec 1927 - 29 Dec 2008)
Troy L. McDaniel, age 81, of Bronson, died Monday, Dec. 29, 2008 at the Community Health Center of Branch County. He had been in failing health.
Troy was born December 28, 1927 in Flemington, W.V., son of Forrest and Thelma (Weaver) McDaniel and moved to Bronson in 1951. He married Coila Powell on August 4, 1951 in Angola, Ind. She died in 1996.
He retired from the Douglas Autotech at age of 65 after 28 years of service. While living in West Virginia, Troy worked in the coal mines, and after his move to Michigan, he first worked as a tree trimmer in Colon.
He enjoyed hunting, fishing, bowling, gardening and playing cards.
Surviving are his daughter Judy McDaniel of Coldwater, sons and daughters-in-law David and Susan McDaniel of Bronson, Donald and Mary McDaniel of Manton and Gary and Ardela McDaniel of Burlington; 14 grandchildren; ten great grandchildren; two brothers, Ernest McDaniel and Paul McDaniel both of West Virginia and several nieces and nephews.
He was preceded in death by his wife Coila, his parents, daughters Shirley Stewart and Sharon McDaniel and brothers Ralph McDaniel and Howard McDaniel.
According to his wishes, cremation will take place. A memorial service will be planned at a later date. Kolcz Funeral Home in Bronson is assisting the family with arrangements. Memorial Donations are suggested to the Branch County Shelterhouse (Naomi Davis Home).
Troy was born December 28, 1927 in Flemington, W.V., son of Forrest and Thelma (Weaver) McDaniel and moved to Bronson in 1951. He married Coila Powell on August 4, 1951 in Angola, Ind. She died in 1996.
He retired from the Douglas Autotech at age of 65 after 28 years of service. While living in West Virginia, Troy worked in the coal mines, and after his move to Michigan, he first worked as a tree trimmer in Colon.
He enjoyed hunting, fishing, bowling, gardening and playing cards.
Surviving are his daughter Judy McDaniel of Coldwater, sons and daughters-in-law David and Susan McDaniel of Bronson, Donald and Mary McDaniel of Manton and Gary and Ardela McDaniel of Burlington; 14 grandchildren; ten great grandchildren; two brothers, Ernest McDaniel and Paul McDaniel both of West Virginia and several nieces and nephews.
He was preceded in death by his wife Coila, his parents, daughters Shirley Stewart and Sharon McDaniel and brothers Ralph McDaniel and Howard McDaniel.
According to his wishes, cremation will take place. A memorial service will be planned at a later date. Kolcz Funeral Home in Bronson is assisting the family with arrangements. Memorial Donations are suggested to the Branch County Shelterhouse (Naomi Davis Home).
Events
| Birth | 28 Dec 1927 | Flemington, Taylor County, West Virginia | |||
| Marriage | 4 Aug 1951 | Angola, Steuben County, Indiana - Coila L. Powell | |||
| Death | 29 Dec 2008 | Branch County, Michigan |  | ||
| Burial | South Gilead Cemetery, Bronson, Branch County, Michigan | |
Families
| Spouse | Coila L. Powell (1931 - 1996) |
| Child | Shirley McDaniel ( - ) |
| Child | Sharon McDaniel ( - ) |
| Child | Living |
| Child | Living |
| Child | Living |
| Child | Living |
| Father | Forrest McDaniel ( - ) |
| Mother | Thelma Weaver ( - ) |
Endnotes
1. "United States Social Security Death Index," database, FamilySearch(https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:VMZ8-V27 : 20 May 2014), Troy L Mcdaniel, 29 Dec 2008; citing U.S. Social Security Administration, Death Master File, database (Alexandria, Virginia: National Technical Information Service, ongoing)..
2. Find A Grave Memorial# 127297492.