Charles David McDaniel, 81, of Connersville, passed away Wednesday, January 26, 2022 at his residence.

He was born January 16, 1940 in Rushville, Indiana, one of ten children of Vernal and Hazel Cordray McDaniel and was a graduate of Alquina High School.

In 1972, he married Sue Fields in Clintwood, Virginia. Mrs. McDaniel survives.

Charles was an avid sports fan. He especially enjoyed basketball and even helped coach Grandview Elementary basketball.
Survivors include his wife, Sue McDaniel; children, Angela (Alberto) Risco of Georgia, David Shawn (Jessica) McDaniel of Connersville, Audrey McDaniel of Bloomington, Indiana, David Earl (Teresa) Stoltz of Mishawaka, Indiana, Robin Eakin of Norwalk, Ohio, and Chad Stolz; fifteen grandchildren and four great-grandchildren; sisters, Marilyn Russell of Connersville and Wanda Ayer of South Carolina; and a special cousin, Rodney Hardy of Connersville.

He is preceded in death by his parents; a daughter, Carla McDaniel; siblings, Gilbert McDaniel, Nelson McDaniel, Norman Dale McDaniel, Jimmy Bennington, Donald Bennington, Marcella Dawson, and Martha Russell.

There will be no public services. Miller, Moster, Robbins Funeral Home has been entrusted with the arrangements. Online condolences may be made anytime at millermosterrobbins.com.