Tommy Earl Daniels

January 2, 1939 - May 3, 2017

Tommy Earl Daniels, age 78, of Versailles, passed away Wednesday, May 3, 2017, at Capital Region Medical Center in Jefferson City. He was born January 2, 1939, in Versailles, a son of the late Earl and Verne (Buzan) Daniels. On March 9, 1962, in Versailles, he was united in marriage to his surviving wife, Linda (Kennard) Daniels. Tom was a hard worker who farmed and drove a truck for many years. He was an avid sports fan, always cheering on his favorite teams, the St. Louis Cardinals and Missouri Basketball or any sport his children or grandchildren participated in. Most of all, he loved his family and treasured the moments he spent with them. Tom was a member of the Hopewell Union Church. In addition to his wife, Linda, he is survived by his daughters, Marsha Peters and husband Terry of Lone Jack, Missouri and Terri Bergman and husband John of Lee’s Summit, Missouri; grandchildren, Branden Smith and wife Melissa, Amanda Dennis and husband David, Austin Evans and wife Savannah, Amber Evans, Reagan Bergman, Emerson Bergman and Bailey Peters; great-grandchildren, Michael, Jason, Christopher and Alyssa Smith, Jolea Evans and Raylea Fletcher; brother, Jim Daniels and wife Mary of Versailles, Missouri; sisters, Dora Dunnaway and husband Jim of Independence, Missouri and Peggy Schilb of Tampa, Florida; sister-in-law, Kay Daniels of Versailles, Missouri; several nieces, nephews and many friends. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by a daughter, Brenda Daniels, grandson, Michael Joseph Smith, brother, Jack Daniels and sisters, Frances Campbell, Altifia Barber, Katherine Grace Daniels and Georgia Clark. Funeral services will be held at 10:00 a.m., Tuesday, May 9th, at the Kidwell-Garber Funeral Home in Versailles with Pastor Rudy Beard and Pastor Kenny Cook officiating. Graveside services and interment will follow in the Beulah Cemetery near Barnett. The family will receive friends from 5:00 to 7:00 p.m., Monday, at the funeral home. Memorial contributions are suggested to Morgan County Relay For Life. Arrangements are under the direction and care of the Kidwell-Garber Funeral Home of Versailles.