James McDaniel

James McDaniel passed away peacefully early Tuesday morning, January 31, 2017, due to complications from cancer. He was an avid devotee of the Casper Troopers Drum and Bugle Corps, of which he was an alumnus. Growing up in Casper, WY, he attended Casper College and then the University of Denver for his undergraduate education. After graduating college, he enlisted in the United Sates Air Force during the Vietnam War and graduated Officer Candidate School. He left the Air Force with the rank of Captain. While serving in the Air Force, he took courses from the University of Utah and received his MBA. After leaving the Air Force, he moved his family to Lebanon, Tennessee, to work with Cracker Barrel. He was very proud to have worked with them to develop many of the staple items on their original menu. As an accomplished economist, he later established his own firm, McDaniel Econometrics. He sought always to lead a Christian life. Charity and generosity were very important to him. Through his life he donated time and money to many Nashville charities. He also served as a vestry member at St. John's Episcopal Church in Old Hickory, and then as a choir member, lay reader and Eucharistic minister at St. George's Episcopal Church. He is survived by his wife of more than 46 years, Shellie Khouri McDaniel; his mother, June Ann McDaniel; his brothers, John and Robert McDaniel; his children, Amelia McDaniel and David McDaniel; and his grandchildren, Virginia and Julian. A memorial service will be held on Thursday, May 4, 2017 at 3:00pm at First Presbyterian Church 804 S. Wolcott Street with Reverend Mark Tippin officiating. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Casper Trooper Drum and Bugle Corps or to a charity of your choice. Charitable donations may be made to: Casper Troopers Drum and Bugle Corp 1801 E. E Street, Casper WY 82604 Tel: 1-307-472-2141 Web: http://troopersdrumcorps.org

Service

Thursday, May 4, 2017 3:00pm

First Presbyterian Church

8th and Wolcott

Casper, Wyoming 82601