Delbert R. Mcdaniel

It is with profound sadness that the family of Delbert "Dale" Ray McDaniel announce his peaceful passing on March 28, 2023, at the age of 55 years.

Dale McDaniel was born on October 5, 1967, in Parsons, Kansas.  He was the loving son to Jimmie "Teach" Turner and Iris McDaniel Turner.  Dale grew up in Parsons, graduating from Parsons High School in 1986.

Dale had a successful career of 35 years at the State Hospital and Training Center.  He was loved by the residents that he cared for until his retirement in 2020.

As a devoted husband and father, his greatest joy came from spending time with his family, especially his children.  He was well-known for his giant heart of gold and would give anyone the shirt off his back.  He enjoyed grilling, making others laugh, NASCAR, and working on cars.  Anything Dale drove, you could count on it being absolutely spotless.

On June 1, 2010, Delbert and Jamie Danell Thornton were united in marriage in Key West, Florida.  She survives of the home.

Other survivors include:

Eight children – Logan Dickinson of Parsons, Kansas; Whitney McDaniel, Morgan McCoy, and Leah Hicks of Lenexa, Kansas; Kiilan McDaniel, Dreden McDaniel, and Abel McDaniel of Dennis, Kansas; and bonus son, Keenan Dodd of Parsons, Kansas

Three grandchildren – Sa'Miya Branham; Dominee Branham; and a grandson on the way

His parents – Iris and Jim Turner of Parsons, Kanas

One brother – Kevin McDaniel of Bonner Springs, Kansas

Two bonus brothers – Al Denton and Tyrone Williams of Parsons, Kansas

Two sisters – Leandra Kay Banzet of Bonner Springs, Kansas

Robyn Hobson (Mark) of Shawnee, Kansas

Numerous nephews, nieces, cousins and friends

The family asks that you join them for a Celebration of Dale's Life beginning at 1:00 p.m., Sunday, April 2, 2023, at the Parsons VFW to enjoy his favorite things: friends, family and barbecue.

Memorials are suggested to Big Brothers Big Sisters of Labette County.  These may be delivered or mailed to Forbes-Hoffman Funeral Home, P.O. Box 374, Parsons, KS  67357.