TAFFY — Gardiner “J.R.” Daniel Jr., 82, of Taffy, passed away Tuesday, Jan. 3, 2023, at his home from a broken heart. He was born on April 14, 1940, in Ohio County to the late James Gardner Daniel and Emma Bell Whittaker. J.R. was retired from Iron Workers Local 103, where he had worked 30 plus years. He loved woodworking and had a booth at Consumer’s Mall for years. He was the best storyteller and often in the middle of conversation you’d find him reminiscing on old times and stories (sometimes for hours). He was a member of Bells Run Baptist Church.
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife of 63 years, Edith Jean Daniel, in 2022; a son, James Gardiner Daniel; sister, Mary Hester Clark; and brothers, Charles Conway and John T. Adkisson.
Survivors include his son, Scott (DeeDee) Daniel; daughter, Tina (Mark) Nicely; daughter-in-law, Karen Daniel; grandchildren, Curry, Jimmy (Leah) Nicely, Bryan (Alex) Daniel, Brittany (Ethan) Roby, Andy (Chelsea) Daniel, Chad Daniel, Brad Willis (Hannah) and Jessi Willis (Adam); and great-grandchildren, Briley, Camden, Kenley, Bristol, Selah, Sophie, Addy, Olivia, Matthew, Jacob, Ivan and Julia, Rhiannon “Rosie,” Wyatt, Molly, Kyle, Bryson, Baylee, Briar, Gunner and Timber.
Celebration of Life was held Jan. 7 at Bells Run Baptist Church. James H. Davis Funeral Home & Crematory was in charge of arrangements.
Expressions of sympathy in memory of Gardiner may be sent to Bells Run Baptist Church, c/o Missions, 3969 Taffy Road, Hartford, KY 42347.
Online messages of condolence may be made at www.davisfuneralhome.com.
