Mr. Albert E. McDaniel
October 24, 2011
Albert Ernest McDaniel, a faithful servant, joyously answered God’s call back home on October 24, 2011. Born on April 24, 1940, in Winston-Salem, the youthful Albert was active in the Usher Board, Boy Scouts, youth choirs, and other activities at Union Baptist Church, where his father pastored. As an adult, he served Life Center C.O.G.I.C (Chicago) and Pastor T. L. Barrett since 1987 as Elder, chairman of the Elders Board, member of Ecclesiastical Brotherhood Ministry, and advisor to the Couples Ministry. In 1996, Elder McDaniel was elevated to “Spiritual Father” to the Pastor because of his wise counsel including counsel on spiritual matters affecting Life Center.
Albert was a graduate of Atkins High School and Winston-Salem State University and attended University of Akron School of Law. A member of the Omega Psi Phi Fraternity, he was always a gentleman, a scholar, and a true friend. For more than 20 years, he served children and families in the Illinois Department of Children and Youth Services (DCYS).
Preceding him to glory were his parents, Dr. Abraham H. and Mrs. Ivye Nelle (Gaither) McDaniel; and beloved soulmate, Jacqueline Shields. Celebrating his homegoing are sister, Dr. Cecilia McDaniel of the city; brother, Min. Russell (Min. Margie) McDaniel of Durham; sister, Branelsia Kaye (Min. Silas) Hart of Jefferson, NC; niece, Dr. Erica Shelton of El Paso, TX; and nephews, O. Keith McDaniel of Durham; Rev. Dr. M. Keith (Latron) McDaniel, Sr., of Spartanburg, SC; and Timothy J. (Itia) Hart of Mebane; maternal aunt, Lillian (Israel, Sr.) Gaither of New Castle, PA; childhood friends, Walter Adams, Ernest Goodman, James Lomax, and Dr. Fred Tanner of the city; and a host of relatives and friends. His physical presence will be missed by Pastor Barrett and members of The Life Center C.O.G.I.C; however, his loving spirit will remain with them forever. So, too, will his love remain with Union Baptist.
Services will be conducted at Union Baptist Church, 1200 N. Trade ST, on Monday, October 31, with Reverend Dr. Sir Walter Lee Mack, Jr., officiating. He will be eulogized by his nephew, Reverend. Dr. M. Keith McDaniel. Family Visitation Hour will begin at 11 a.m., Homegoing Services begin at 12 noon. Interment will follow in Evergreen Cemetery.
In lieu of flowers, the family requests that donations be made to Kate B. Reynolds Hospice and Palliative Care Center or to research foundations the focus on stroke and Alzheimer’s Disease and other dementias, especially in communities of color.
For copy of Funeral Program, click here
Albert was a graduate of Atkins High School and Winston-Salem State University and attended University of Akron School of Law. A member of the Omega Psi Phi Fraternity, he was always a gentleman, a scholar, and a true friend. For more than 20 years, he served children and families in the Illinois Department of Children and Youth Services (DCYS).
Preceding him to glory were his parents, Dr. Abraham H. and Mrs. Ivye Nelle (Gaither) McDaniel; and beloved soulmate, Jacqueline Shields. Celebrating his homegoing are sister, Dr. Cecilia McDaniel of the city; brother, Min. Russell (Min. Margie) McDaniel of Durham; sister, Branelsia Kaye (Min. Silas) Hart of Jefferson, NC; niece, Dr. Erica Shelton of El Paso, TX; and nephews, O. Keith McDaniel of Durham; Rev. Dr. M. Keith (Latron) McDaniel, Sr., of Spartanburg, SC; and Timothy J. (Itia) Hart of Mebane; maternal aunt, Lillian (Israel, Sr.) Gaither of New Castle, PA; childhood friends, Walter Adams, Ernest Goodman, James Lomax, and Dr. Fred Tanner of the city; and a host of relatives and friends. His physical presence will be missed by Pastor Barrett and members of The Life Center C.O.G.I.C; however, his loving spirit will remain with them forever. So, too, will his love remain with Union Baptist.
Services will be conducted at Union Baptist Church, 1200 N. Trade ST, on Monday, October 31, with Reverend Dr. Sir Walter Lee Mack, Jr., officiating. He will be eulogized by his nephew, Reverend. Dr. M. Keith McDaniel. Family Visitation Hour will begin at 11 a.m., Homegoing Services begin at 12 noon. Interment will follow in Evergreen Cemetery.
In lieu of flowers, the family requests that donations be made to Kate B. Reynolds Hospice and Palliative Care Center or to research foundations the focus on stroke and Alzheimer’s Disease and other dementias, especially in communities of color.
For copy of Funeral Program, click here