Chester LaVaughn Daniels

2021. He was the beloved husband of Dolores E. Daniels. Born in Mobile, Alabama, he was the

son of the late Chester and Marie Daniels. Chester was a Vietnam Veteran, he served from

1966-1970. After getting out of the military, he worked for the Department of Defense,

followed by working for the Escambia County Sherriff’s Office until his retirement.

Chester is survived by his wife Dolores (Skippy) Daniels. His loving son Gary and wife Wendy

Daniels. Chester is also a cherished grandfather and great grandfather, also known as “Pop,” to

grandchildren Brandi and her husband Jeremy Salvatore; along with their two children, Warren

and Gabriella. Stephen and his wife, Lindsay Daniels. Chester was the brother of DeNeese and

her husband Frank Harrell, brother-in-law of David Miller and wife Jeanette Miller, and brother

of the late Lydia Miller. He was also brother in arms to the late Dan Daugherty, whom he served

in Vietnam with. He was an uncle to nieces and nephews as well.

Chester was a kind, strong, and loving husband, brother, father, uncle, grandfather, and greatgrandfather.

He took pride in his family and enjoyed spending time with them. His devotion and

selflessness to his family was unfathomable. He enjoyed family dinners, fishing, and creating

projects from scratch. He also had a passion for aircrafts and U.S. History. He was proud of his

skillset that he obtained while serving in the military. Chester was involved in the restoration

and rebuilds on multiple types of aircrafts such as planes and helicopters. These very aircrafts

have been displayed in the N.A.S. Museum. Knowledgeable on almost anything, he could help

out in any situation. For anyone who knew him, he lived by the quote from Teddy Roosevelt.

“Speak softly and carry a big stick; you will go far.”

Funeral arrangements will be held at Eastern Gate Funeral Home and Memorial Gardens, 1985

E 9 Mile Rd, Pensacola, FL 32534. Followed by an escort to Barrancas National Cemetery for full

Military Honors on Thursday, September 16, 2021 at 11:00 AM. In lieu of flowers, memorial

contributions can be made to the Wounded Warrior Project, PO Box 758516, Topeka, KS 66675