Stephen Allen Daniels

COLUMBIA Stephen “Steve” Allen Daniels, 73, beloved husband, father and “Pop” to his adored grandchildren, passed away Wednesday, November 8, 2023, surrounded by his loving family at his home in Columbia, S.C.

Steve was born the ninth child to the late Troy C. and Addie Stephens Daniels on March 29, 1950, in Scranton, S.C. and spent his early years in and around Lake City, S.C. before moving to Columbia.

Steve joined the United States Armed Forces and honorably served in Korea and Vietnam. After serving in the military, he went to work as a cable television installer and then went to work for Asplundh Tree Company. He then went into the exterminating business for many years and retired. He was in the Army Reserves, a lifetime member of the VFW Post 8738, American Legion, Masonic Lodge Post 123, Scottish Rite, Jamil Shriners (Provost Guard and Racers Units) for over 25 years and Sons of Confederate Veterans. Steve enjoyed NASCAR, hunting, fishing, poker, barbequing and entertaining friends and family. His zeal for life was apparent in his love for family and friends. He never met a stranger. But above all his most enjoyable times were spent with his grandchildren.

Steve is survived by his loving wife, Nancy of their home; his son, Allen (Jennifer); his daughter, Stephanie Anderson (David); and adored grandchildren, Gracie Daniels, Lauren Daniels, Jackson Daniels, Tucker Anderson and Summer Rose Anderson. He is also survived by a sister, Brooksie Bowen of Hartsville; as well as many nieces and nephews he loved dearly. He was predeceased by his brothers, Ray, Kenneth, Henry and Donald Daniels and sisters, Ruby Millerick, Dorothy Senn and Hilda Kelly.

The graveside service will be held at 2:00 p.m. Friday, November 17, 2023, in Fort Jackson National Cemetery, 4170 Percival Road, Columbia, S.C. The family will be assisted by Dunbar Funeral Home, Dutch Fork Chapel, Irmo.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Shriner’s Hospitals (Greenville), The American Heart Association and Tunnel to Towers (http://T2T.org)

The family would like to express a special Thank You to Steve’s V.A. Home Based Primary Care Team and the doctors and nurses of Amedisys Hospice Care for all their compassion and excellent care.

Fond memories and expressions of sympathy may be shared at www.dunbarfuneralhomedutchfork.com for the Daniels family.