Clifford “Tebo” Daniels
age 84, (2 months,11 days short to 85th birthday) b: December 8,
1929 d: September 27, 2014 | Preston Mississippi
Kemper County Messenger
Also published in WinstonWebNews, Sunday September 28, 2014
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Funeral services for
Clifford "Tebo" Daniels were held at 2 p.m. on Monday, Sept. 29,
2014, at Harmony Baptist Church with Rev. Tommy Jones and Rev. Jerry Lundy
officiating. Music was provided by Dawn Parkes and Scott Prater. Interment
followed in Coy Methodist Church Cemetery in Preston under the direction of
Nowell-Massey Funeral Home of Louisville.
Mr. Daniel died Saturday, Sept. 27, 2014, after a lengthy
illness.
He was born on Dec. 8, 1929, in Neshoba County to Elvin and
Bessie Luke Daniels. He was a faithful member of Harmony Baptist
Church, a veteran of the
Marine Corp, and a Free Mason. He was known among
his family and friends for sharing wisdom and good sound advice, as well
as
being a
benevolent man
throughout the community. After graduating Prince
Chapel High School and ECCC, he began his vocation as an electrician,
working at Spartus Corporation for many years of his career. He also had a
private electrical business, farmed, and raised
cattle. Mr. "Tebo", as he
was lovingly called, enjoyed watching
sports on television and traveling to
see his daughters, granddaughters, and great-granddaughters play sports. In
his high school days, he was known for his ability to play basketball and
later for playing and teaching others the fundamentals of the game. In later
life, he traveled many miles to play checkers, winning many tournaments and
was well-known among his checker peers. He lived life well and followed one
of his favorite scripture passages: "...but for me and my house, we will
serve the Lord" Joshua 24:15.
He was preceded in death by his parents; and one brother, B.
W. Daniels.
Survivors include his loving wife of 64 years, Christine
Patterson Daniels; two daughters, Barbara (Robert) Pearson; and Betty
(David) Cotton, all of Preston; three granddaughters, Christy Pearson
(Travis) Creel, Beth Pearson Boatner, and Becky Pearson, all also of
Preston; and "Papa D" to five great-granddaughters, Breanna Boatner, Emma
Creel, Bailey Boatner, Abby Creel, and Avery Creel; two sisters, Sara
McBrayer and Dorothy (Joe) Stokes, all from Demopolis, Ala.; and in-laws,
Tilton and Jane Patterson of Preston; James and Martha Patters of
Philadelphia, Mississippi; and Junior Robertson of Louisville. He is also
survived by many nephews, nieces, and cousins.
Pallbearers were Ferrell Alexander, Travis Creel, Derrell
McBrayer, Ricky Patterson, Sherlon Patterson, and Mike Robertson. Honorary
pallbearers were be the Adult Men's Sunday School Class of Harmony Baptist
Church. Memorials may be given to Gideons International Kemper Camp or to
The Way Community Church, c/o Vicki Chambliss, P. O. Box 1123, Louisville,
MS 39339.
Memories and condolences may be shared with the family by
signing the guest register at
www.nowellmasseyfuneralhome.com.