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James McDaniels

May 27, 1937 — September 11, 2018

James McDaniels

James Robert McDaniels, of Benton, went home to be with the Lord on September 11, 2018. He was born on May 27, 1937 in Crittenden County, Kentucky to the late Lottie Mae (Shockey) McDaniels and JB McDaniels.
Known as Jim or Bob to those close to him, he began working for Teletype in Skokie, Illinois in 1956. Over the next 33+ years, he held many roles including Lacing Cables, Shift Supervisor, and Department Chief. His career with Teletype eventually brought his family from Wheeling, Illinois to Benton, Arkansas in 1979.
His devotion to his family and his firm belief in God supported him in his struggles and ultimately gave him peace as he went home to be with his savior.
James is preceded in death by his parents; as well as his brothers, Dewey and Coy McDaniels.
He is survived by the love of his life, Shirley (Grimes) McDaniels, with whom he was married to for over sixty-two years; three sons: Robert (Karen) McDaniels, Craig McDaniels, both of Benton, and Joseph (Terah) McDaniels of Widener, Georgia; five grandchildren: Kelli McDaniels of Little Rock, Colton (Logan) McDaniels of Hot Springs, Jacob (Amanda) McDaniels of Dallas, Texas, Quinn and Jack McDaniels of Widener, Georgia; and his older sister, Mary Ann (McDaniels) Shuecraft of Murray, Kentucky.
Per his wishes, no funeral or formal visitation will be planned. However, the family will welcome friends and loved ones to the home of Bob and Shirley on Saturday, September 15, 2018. Please feel free to drop in from 1:00-5:00 PM to visit with the family and celebrate his life.
Services entrusted to Smith-Benton Funeral Home. Online guestbook: www.SmithFamilyCares.com.
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