Leslie Bruce McDaniel

He was born in Dillon, SC May 26, 1933, spending his early years around Spring Lake and the NC coast before attending Wake Forest University in 1951 and law school in 1955. He joined the Air Force as a JAG officer stationed in Fort Worth, TX in 1959 and married Ann Olhausen of Dyersburg, TN the same year. In 1962 he took a job in Atlanta, GA with the Securities and Exchange Commission. He opened his law office in Raleigh, NC in 1966 where he practiced corporate and securities law until he retired in 2019.

Ann McDaniel passed away in 2012 and Bruce is survived by his children Clayton McDaniel, Noel Currin and Scott McDaniel and his grandsons Nathan, Isaac, Vincent and Devon McDaniel.

Bruce was a force of nature with a joyful, friendly and energetic spirit. He was a voracious reader as books were the only tangible objects that had value to him. He valued and nurtured relationships above all. He was a fearless and adventurous traveler, loved corny jokes, a formidable bridge player and enjoyed cheering on the Demon Deacons regardless of the sport.

He was a founding member of the Raleigh Sports Club, an avid WFU Alumni and member of the Deacon Club. He was also known as his neighborhood’s local librarian for their book box.

Every day is a new opportunity to choose joy, even during times of sorrow. To that end, please join us in a Celebration Of Life event to honor and remember the incredibly full life of Bruce McDaniel.

Bruce was a loving father and grandfather, dear friend and unforgettable man who will be greatly missed. In the spirit of laughter and joy, please dress for a gathering of friends rather than a funeral.

The Celebration Of Life for Bruce will be held on July 8, 2023, 3-5 pm at JC Raulston Arboretum, Ruby McSwain Education Center, 4415 Beryl Road, Raleigh NC 27606. Drinks and appetizers will be served. Parking at the Arboretum lot is limited but parking is allowed on both sides of Beryl Road, there is also a drop off circle close to the building.

A Wake County Public Library Trust Fund has been set up in Bruce’s name. Donations can be made to the Wake County Public Library. Please make checks payable to the Wake County Public Libraries' Trust Fund, 4020 Carya Drive, Raleigh NC, 27610. Library Trust Fund Email: [email protected]