Don Wesley McDaniel

Don Wesley McDaniel obituary, Versailles, KY

Don Wesley McDaniel

Don McDaniel Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by Blackburn & Ward Funeral Home on Oct. 20, 2025.

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Don Wesley McDaniel, 82, husband of Patricia Craig, died Saturday, October 18, 202 at Frankfort Regional Hospital, Frankfort, Kentucky. Born in Woodford County, the son of the late Ben and Virgie Simpson McDaniel. He was a member of Clear Creek Baptist Church since the age of ten, and was a man of God. Don served in the United States Marine Corps.
He is survived by his wife of 30 years, Patricia Craig, daughter, Michelle Haden, Lexington, Son, Kevin McDaniel, Morehead, sister, Peggy Winchester, Nicholasville, numerous grandchildren, great grandchildren and great great grandchildren.
He was preceded in death in addition to his parents, siblings, Linda Burton, and Jimmy McDaniel.
Memorial services will be 1:00 pm, Friday, October 24, 2025 at Blackburn & Ward Funeral Home. Visitation will be from 11:00 am until service time. Family and friends are encouraged to share memories and leave condolence on Don's tribute wall.
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