Reginald Daniel

Reginald Daniel a devoted husband, father, grandfather, great-grandfather, and great-great grandfather, passed away peacefully on October 25, 2024 surrounded by his beloved family. His passing marks the end of a life richly loved and fully lived.

The following poem was written for Reginald A. Daniel by his grandson, Darius Crutcher, Baby D, titled "Grandpa" and will be on all the pamphlets for all to take a copy home.

Grandpa, you were kind and always so true,

Though my calls from afar were often too few.

With each visit made, I prayed you’d know

How deeply my love would always show.

You’d try to pay me for lending a hand,

But I did it for love—please understand.

Not for thanks or rewards, just pure and sincere,

Because I was happiest when you were near.

I’ll miss our fishing trips under the sky,

The warmth of your shoulder, the gleam in your eye.

A gentle kiss on your forehead, so sweet,

Your silver-gray hair, calm and complete.

I’ll miss helping you stand, holding you tight,

Your calm, wise voice, like a guiding light.

Tears fall as I write, but there’s peace in my soul,

For I heard your voice last, and it made me whole.

I told, “I love you,” in that final goodbye,

As you drifted to rest beneath heaven’s sky.

Rest now, dear Grandpa, your journey’s at end;

I’ll carry you with me until we meet again.

In Jesus’ name, Amen.

— Darius Crutcher, Baby D

Reginald Daniel was born on February 24, 1937 in Birmingham, Alabama. Reginald was the youngest of three children born to Pasul and Hettie Daniel. He often traveled with his father to Arizona in search of work before returning to Birmingham and eventually moving to Chandler, Arizona, where he graduated from Chandler HIgh School. Reginald gave his life to the Lord and received the Baptism of the HOly Ghost at an early age, and young and served under the tutelage of Elder Snelson McGriff at Grace Memorial CHurch of GOd in Christ, in Chandler, Arizona.

He later moved his membership to the Emmanual Church of God in Christ serving under Superintendent Jonathan Logan. After high school, Reginald met and married Willie Bea Grubbs, with whom he had four beautiful daughters. He began his career with the City of Phoenix Water Department and later spent over thirty years with the City of Phoenix Public Library Bookmobile. He found joy in reading, serving children, and engaging with the community while driving the Bookmobile.

Later in life, Reginald found love again andmarried Peggy McFadden, with whom he shared over forty years of marriage. Reg was preceded in death by his father, Paul Daniel; mother Jettie Daniel; brother, Holland Daniel; and daughter, Regina Daniel; his older sister, Lula Jean Alston; daugers Charrid Simpson, Lisa Daniel, and VIctoria Colter (Monroe); Annie McFadden, Sheila Crutcher, Anita McFadden and Richard McFadden; along with a host of cousins, nieces, nephews, grandchildren, and a host of great-grandchildren, great-great-grandchildren, and great-great-great-nieces.