Obituary of James Jeffrey McDaniel

James Jeffrey McDaniel, age 59, of Lake Placid, Florida passed away suddenly September 23, 2019 in Tampa. Jeff was born Mar. 18, 1960 in Fort Myers, Florida to the late Robert E and the late Mary Lee (Tillman) McDaniel, Sr. Jeff married Renee Yvonne Inman. Jeff enjoyed hunting, spending time with his family, loved being a rancher, and loved GOD. Jeff was a loving husband to Vonnie, a loving father to his three daughters, and a loving grandfather to his beautiful grandchildren. Jeff leaves behind his loving wife; Vonnie of Lake Placid, daughters; Kara Yvonne Turey and husband Adam, Jenna Lee Garcia and husband Daniel, Brittany Lynn Baez and husband Preston, grandchildren; Liam Daniel Garcia, Melia Yvonne Garcia, Reed James Turey, Taylor Sara Turey, and Brynn Lee Baez, three brothers; Robert E. McDaniel, Jr and wife Toni, John McDaniel, Sr and wife Karen, and David McDaniel and wife Kathy, and many extended family members and close family friends. Celebration of Jeff's life will be held at 10:00 a.m. Friday, September 27, 2019 at First Baptist Church of Clewiston, with Dr. Bill Derryberry officiating. Entombment will be at 3:00 p.m. Friday, September 27, 2019 at Lee Memorial Park Cemetery in Fort Myers. In lieu of flowers, Jeff's family has suggested donations to either: Heartland Horses 863-452-0006 P.O. Box 6884 Avon Park, Florida 33826 or Gethsemane Ranch Church 3342 S.W. Hosanah Lane Okeechobee, Florida 34974 Contacts: Ministry Office 772-597-0380 Youth Pastor Stephen Bruner 772-260-6789. Celebration arrangements by Akin-Davis Funeral Home - Clewiston.