Charles Edward Daniels, Sr., 92 of Greenville, passed away on July 5, 2022, at Hunt Regional Medical Center. Funeral services will be Wednesday, July 13, 2022, at 10:00 A.M. in the chapel of Coker-Mathews Funeral Home with Rev. Charles Faulkner, Rev. Anthony Andrews, Rev. Perry Molett, Jr. and Rev. Philip Dukes officiating. A graveside service will be held on Thursday, July 14, 2022, at 10:15 A.M. at the D/FW National Cemetery 2000 Mountain Creek Parkway, Dallas, Texas 75211.
Charles was born September 4, 1929, in Center Point, Hunt County, Texas to Hiram and Rosa Lee Moton Daniels. He married Billie Jean Smallwood on July 1, 1954, in Greenville, Texas. He was an assembler for ESCO Manufacturing Company for 25 years. After his retirement, he worked as a crossing guard for Greenville ISD. He was an active member of Rising Star Christian Church (Disciples of Christ) where he served as an Elder of the church. He was also a member with the American Legion and Elks lodge.
Charles is survived by his wife of 68 years Billie Jean Daniels, Daughters LaTrena Royal (Joel deceased), Paula Molett (Perry Jr.), Sons, Charles Edward Daniels, Jr., Stacy Daniels (Kym). Brothers, Joel Daniels (Regina), James Daniels; Sister, Helen Daniels; grandchildren, Aarika Green (Nicholas), Ebonie Royal, Cherysse Daniels, Tyler Daniels, Perry Molett III, Paul Molett. Great-grandchildren, Isaiah Ferguson, Mikayla Ferguson, Jordan Ferguson, Abrianna Green, Amaiya Molett, Nylah Molett, Arian Molett and Ayanna Daniels. And a host of nieces and nephews.
He is preceded in death by his parents Hiram and Rosa Lee Daniels, and his brothers Wilburn Daniels, N.J. Daniels, Franklin Daniels, Theodore Daniels, Gussie Daniels, Obie Daniels and sister Hazel Isabel.
Pallbearers will be James Daniels, Perry Molett III, Jordan Ferguson, Donnell Edwards, Chilton Lee, Jack Mallard.
Honorary Pallbearers will be Joel Daniels, Isaiah Ferguson and Cornell Blakely.
