Jimmy Don Daniels

Jimmy Don “Jim” Daniels, age 89, of Versailles, passed away Tuesday, February 3, 2026, at Capital Region Medical Center in Jefferson City. He was born April 22, 1936, in Versailles, a son of the late Earl and Rosa Verne (Buzan) Daniels. Jim was a Versailles High School alumna, graduating in the class of 1955. He was united in marriage at the Westminster Presbyterian Church in Versailles on April 18, 1961, to his surviving wife, Mary Richardson Daniels. Jim and Mary shared sixty-five wonderful years of marriage. To this union, two children were born, Angela and Alan. Jim proudly served his country in the United States Army. He owned Jim’s Barber Shop in Versailles for over fifty years until his retirement. Jim was a member of the Westminster Presbyterian Church in Versailles and served as a deacon and elder. He also served on the board for the Morgan County Health Center, Morgan County Historical Society and Versailles Optimist Club for many years. Jim was also acknowledged as the Grand Marshall of the Old Tyme Apple Festival. He enjoyed staying busy on his farm raising mules and cattle. Jim was a man of great conviction. He loved life and always looked at the bright side of things. Jim never met a stranger and loved to visit with anyone. He was full of old time stories and was known for pulling pranks on his friends and always loved a good laugh. Jim was very knowledgeable on Versailles history and he took pride in his up bringing and his community roots. Even up until his last days, Jim would speak of his gratitude in life, showing he never took anything for granted. He will be deeply missed by everyone whose lives he touched. In addition to his wife, Mary, he is survived by his children, Alan Daniels and wife Tammy of Buffalo, Missouri and Angela Bailiff of Versailles, Missouri; grandchildren, Shawn Daniels, Kayla Daniels, Grayson Bailiff and Greg Bailiff; step-granddaughter, Brooke Parker; great-grandchildren, Dylan Daniels, Caitlynn Daniels, Brooklynn Daniels and Everleigh Daniels; his sister, Dora Ann Dunnaway of Independence, Missouri and many other relatives and friends. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his siblings, Jack Daniels, Tom Daniels, Peggy Schilb, Frances Campbell, Altifia Barber, Katherine Grace Daniels and Georgia Clark. Funeral services will be held at 1:00 p.m., Tuesday, February 10th, at the Kidwell-Garber Funeral Home in Versailles. Graveside services and interment will follow in the Versailles Cemetery. The family will receive friends from 12:00 to 1:00 p.m., Tuesday, at the funeral home. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions are suggested to the Morgan County Historical Society or to the Westminster Presbyterian Church. Arrangements are under the direction and care of the Kidwell-Garber Funeral Home of Versailles.

Jimmy Don Daniels

April 22, 1936 - February 3, 2026

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April 22, 1936 - February 3, 2026

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