Mike McDaniel, 45, of West Frankfort, passed away on Monday, September, 20, 2021 at the St. Mary’s Good Samaritan Hospital in Mt. Vernon.
He was born September 9, 1976 in Carbondale, Illinois to Charles McDaniel and Sharon ( Wicker ) McDaniel.
He is survived by his parents, Charles and Sharon McDaniel of West Frankfort, his fiancé, Toni Sinks and children, Lucas and Makinley Roberts of Ewing a son, Hunter McDaniel of Benton, two brothers, Mark ( Carla ) McDaniel of West Frankfort and Tim (Amy) McDaniel of Carterville.
Also surviving are nieces, Kylie and Logan Cameron, Kourtney McDaniel ( Kodey Costello ) and Morgan McDaniel ( Jimmy Drennon ), nephews, Tyler McDaniel ( Alayna Scholz ) and Ethan Mathes and great niece, Addison Cameron.
Mike was preceded in death by his paternal grandparents, Helen and Verron McDaniel, his maternal grandparents, Harry and Zelma Wicker and by a aunt, Cathy Wicker Harkins.
He was a member of the Whittington Church. He was also a member of the West Frankfort Masonic Lodge #567 and the Fraternal Order of the Police.
Mike was an avid St. Louis Cardinals baseball fan and also a Notre Dame Football fan. He was very active in the Shop With A Cop program in Benton.
He was a police officer having worked for the City of Benton for 19 years.
Funeral services will be held on Wednesday, September 22, 2021 at 1:00 P.M. at the Parker-Reedy Funeral Home in West Frankfort with Terry Lybarger officiating.
Burial will be in the Denning Cemetery on the Orient road. Visitation will be from 10:00 A.M. to 1:00 P.M. on Wednesday at the funeral home.
Memorial contributions can be made to the Hunter McDaniel Scholarship Fund for his education and will be accepted at the funeral home.
Due to new COVID-19 restrictions, it is recommended that you wear a mask for the visitation and funeral per a mandate by the Governor of Illinois.
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