Ernie Lee McDaniel of Wister, Oklahoma was born August 23, 1953 in Poteau, Oklahoma to Lester Lee and Bernadean (Loomis) McDaniel and passed away January 9, 2025 in Poteau, Oklahoma at the age of 71.

He is survived by:

Two daughters:

Barbara McDaniel of Miami, Oklahoma

Stephanie Johnson of Poteau, Oklahoma

Four sons:

Wesley McDaniel of Poteau, Oklahoma

Nathan McDaniel of Oklahoma

Billy Jo McDaniel of Kansas

Zackary McDaniel of Grand Prairie, Texas

One sister:

Frances Ruth Burroughs of Wister, Oklahoma

One brother:

Charles McDaniel and wife Tracey of Wister, Oklahoma

Numerous grandchildren

Numerous nieces, nephews, cousins, other loved ones, and a host of friends

He was preceded in death by his parents; his wife, Quida Faye McDaniel; one son, Roberts Lee McDaniel; and one daughter, Daniella McCullah.

Ernie was a longtime resident of the area and a painter. He loved painting and fishing. Ernie loved spending time with his family and friends. He will be deeply missed.

No services are scheduled at this time. Cremation arrangements are under the direction of Dowden-Roberts Cremation Center of Poteau, Oklahoma.

To sign Ernie’s online guestbook, please visit www.dowdenrobertsfuneralhome.com.

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