Daniel Lewis McBrayer

Daniel Lewis McBrayer passed away peacefully in his home on August 9, 2015 after a 2 1/2 year battle with kidney cancer. Wife of 54 years, Dianne Parker McBrayer went home to the Lord just 4 short months ago. He is survived by his son Daniel McBrayer II, daughter-in-law Caroline, and grandsons Daniel and Nicholas; his daughter Dana Conner, MD, son-in-law Bobby, granddaughters Abby and Shelby, and grandson Aaron; and his brother Jack McBrayer.

Dan was born April 16, 1938 to Samuel Lewis McBrayer and Berta Holbrook McBrayer. He graduated from Bass High School in 1956. He attended Ga Tech and then became plant manager for Dart Corp. from 1966-1974. He later became a mechanical engineer for Precision Paint which later became Wattyl Paint.

He was a long time member of Mt. Carmel Christian Church, McDonough Christian Church, and Daytona Christian Church. He was an awesome husband, father, and grandfather. He was a very humble man that many thought of as a gentle giant. His love for the Lord has been instilled in us all.

Funeral services will be held Wednesday, August 12, 2015 at Horis A. Ward Funeral Home- Fairview Chapel at 2:30pm. The interment will follow at Fairview Memorial Gardens. The family will receive friends Tuesday, August 11, 2015, from 6 to 8 pm at the funeral home. Condolences may be offered at www.HorisAWardFairviewChapel.com. Horis A. Ward Funeral Home - Fairview Chapel, (770) 474-1231.