Franklin McDaniel, of Trenton, GA, passed away on Friday, February 6, 2026 at his home surrounded by his loving family.
He was an avid bowler, serving the Greater Chattanooga Bowlers Association as vice-president, and a board member of the Southern Bowlers Association. Mr. McDaniel was retired from Wheland Foundry following 47+ years of service and was preceded in death by his daughter, Tiffany Marple, father, Kenneth (Ruth) McDaniel, mother, Virginia Thompson, sister, Donna McDaniel, son-in-law, Stanley LaDale Chapman, and his grandparents.
Survivors include his loving wife of 52 years, Janie McDaniel; daughters, Pamela “Kido” Chapman & Kerterina Marple; grandchildren, Michael (Ky) Lowery, Sarah (Shannon) Reese, Clarissa (Cory) Simmons, & Samantha (Mike) Singleton; nineteen great-grandchildren; three great-great-grandchildren; brother, Kenneth (Doddie) McDaniel, II; sisters, Debbie (Guy) Jones & Kathy Prater; several extended family members and nieces & nephews are also left to cherish his memory.
Special thanks to Chelsea Randolph, Amber Hamrick, Tabitha Newton and the Amedisys hospice staff for their loving & special care extended to Mr. McDaniel. Online condolences may be shared at ryanfuneralhome.net.
A Celebration of Life will be held on Saturday, February 14th at 3:00 p.m. in the funeral home chapel. The family will receive friends from 12:00 p.m. until the service hour Saturday at Ryan Funeral Home & Crematory, Trenton, GA.
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