Samuel "Sam" E. McDaniel

Mr. Samuel E. "Sam" McDaniel, age 74 of Sylacauga, passed away Wednesday, April 15, 2020 at his residence. He is survived by his wife, Elizabeth "Liz" McDaniel; sons, Jason McDaniel (Michelle) of Newnan, GA and Chris Thornton (Julie) of Billings, MT; daughters, Karen Atkins (Bill) of Elmore and Sharon McDaniel Smith of Winter Haven, FL; granddaughters, Meagan Davis (Mike), Kelsey Coleman (Justin), Maryanna McDaniel, Katelyn McDaniel and Alana Hill; grandsons, Chance Atkins (Amanda) and Glynn Compton; great-granddaughters, Skylar Coleman and Rhemington Atkins; great-grandson, Peyton Coleman; sister, Becky McDaniel Rogers; brother, Billy Wayne McDaniel (Crystal) and several nieces and nephews. Sam was preceded in death by his parents, Hubert & Doris McDaniel; daughter, Amy Thornton; granddaughter, Angel Walker; brother, Jimmy McDaniel and nephew, Jay Rogers. The family will hold a private graveside service at Tallasahatchie Cemetery with Rev. Jason McDaniel officiating. Honorary Pallbearers are Tylan Howard, Brody Howard, Mason Howard and the Men of Shelvin Rock Church. Online memorials may be made at www.curtisandsonfh.com. Curtis and Son North Chapel will direct the service.