Ransome Hicks McDaniel, Jr

August 18, 1930 - June 27, 2014
Ransome Hicks McDaniel, Jr

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Ransome H. McDaniel, ìJuniorî, 83, of Hendersonville passed away Friday, June 27, 2014 at his home. Born in Rutherford County, he was a son of the late Ransome McDaniel, Sr. and Ella Mae Searcy McDaniel.

He was a graduate of Flat Rock High School and served his country in the U.S. Army during the Korean War. He was known as ìJuniorî by his family and many friends and was a well-known local insurance agent and meat cutter. He was a member of the Henderson County rescue Squad for over forty years and was a past Commander of the Hedrick-Rhodes VFW and a member of the American Legion. He was a member of the Loyal Order of Moose at the Asheville Moose Lodge for thirty seven years where he received The Pilgrim Degree, the highest degree of service. He had served in every capacity and was the current past Governor at the time of his death. He and his wife enjoyed traveling to Moose Conventions in North Carolina, San Diego, Las Vegas, Minneapolis, Chicago and Orlando

In addition to his parents he was preceded in death by a brother, Clarence McDaniel; five sisters, Ruby MCDaniel (Herman), Leona Searcy (Julian), Lucille Pressley (Lynn), Evelyn Corn (Earl) and Dot Haynes (Herrold), and one step-son, Davis Overby.

He is survived by his loving and devoted wife of nineteen years, Faye Overby McDaniel; four children, Cathy Shelton, Brenda Owens (Kenny), Sally Thomas and Ransome McDaniel, III; He was known as ìPaw Pawî by his five grandchildren and eight great-grandchildren; two step-sons, Daniel Overby and Paul Overby of Stuart, VA.,; two step-grandchildren; and sister-in-law, Clover McDaniel and many nieces and nephews whom he dearly loved.

A funeral will be at 2:00 pm Monday in the Kirby Memorial Chapel of Shuler Funeral Home. Burial will follow the service at Forest Lawn Memorial Park. Reverend Robert Hefner will officiate. The family will receive friends two hours prior to the service at the funeral home. In lieu of flowers, memorials can be sent to the Henderson County Rescue Squad or the Moose International Charities in Mooresheart, IL.


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  • June 29, 2014
    Scottie McDaniel says:
    Thoughts and prayers are with you all!!!

  • June 29, 2014
    Judy Redfearn says:
    This man was loved very deeply by his family and friends. RIP - I know you're in a better place and watching over those you love.

  • June 29, 2014
    Cap'n Tony Ingle says:
    I am sorry that I am sick and cannot attend your service. I will miss you my friend, prayers for you and your family. Walk slowly and I will hopefully catch up.

  • June 29, 2014
    Elsie Whitley says:
    So sorry about the passing of your father. I'm sure all your fond memories of your Dad will help you through this sad time. My thoughts and prayers are with you all. I am unable to attend the service as I will be in Asheville all day but please know you are in my thoughts. God Bless. Sincerely, Elsie

  • June 29, 2014
    phyllissexton says:
    Our prayers are with the family , we have been friends for a long time GOd Bless each and everyone of you, Jerry and Phyllis Sexton