Emmett Harry Daniel Jr., was born on February 17, 1938, and passed away on May 2, 2017. He graduated from Lutheran High School in 1956, and had a lifetime career in oil and gas industry. Emmett was also a member of Faith Lutheran Church where he served as a Trustee since 1973. He is survived by his loving wife, of 58 years, Leslie Earline Kirkland; daughter, Leslie Elaine Amerman and her husband, Larry; his son, Emmett H. Daniel III, and his wife Donna; his sister, Leta Branum; and 7 grandchildren and many nieces and nephews. He is preceded in death by his parents, 2 brothers, and 2 sisters. There will be a visitation on Sunday, May 7, 2017 at 2pm at Forest Park Westheimer Funeral Home., and a funeral service on Monday, May 8, 2017 at 11:00am at Faith Lutheran Church with a committal to follow at the Forest Park Westheimer Funeral Cemetery. In lieu of flowers donations can be made in his memory to The Lung Research Cancer Foundation.Org or Faith Lutheran Church.