The Life of JAMES RENO MCDANIEL
Jim McDaniel went to be with our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on Wednesday, August 29, 2012, at Methodist Hospital in Des Moines. He was born on May 8, 1947, in Des Moines, to Kenneth and Reva McDaniel and lived on the East Side most of his life.
He graduated from Des Moines Technical High School in 1965 and was drafted into the United States Army from 1966 to 1968, serving in Alaska. He went on to attend and graduated from Pittsburg State University with a Bachelor’s degree in Science and Automotive Technology. After graduation, he worked at several trucking companies including four years at Mid Continent Bottlers, where he met Joyce, the love of his life and wife of 35 years.
After spending years enjoying his work as a truck driver and exploring the country on 18 wheels, he retired in May of 2011. He loved spending time with his family, especially his two grandkids. He loved reading books, listening to southern gospel music, and watching his kids in their various activities and sporting events.
Jim is survived by wife, Joyce of Des Moines; sons, James (Jamie Lynn) of Mitchellville, Jeremy (Alivia) of Grimes, daughter, Jennifer of Winterset; grandchildren, Gage and Kayden; sisters Jane McDaniel of Des Moines, and Arlene (Bert) Packer of Wyoming, Michigan; uncle, Howard Renaud of Pella, IA; aunt, Ruth Renaud of Pella, IA; and many nieces, nephews, and cousins.
Funeral services will be 11:00 a.m., Saturday, September 1, 2012, at Saylorville Baptist Church, 6429 NW 6th Drive, Des Moines, with burial at Highland Memory Gardens Cemetery. Friends may visit with family from 5 to 7 p.m., Friday, August 31, at the church.
Memorial Contributions may be made to Iowa Hospice or the family in loving memory of Jim.
