Hugh J McDaniel Jr. 71, of Villa Grove passed away at 6:30 a.m. on Sunday, January 16, 2022 at Carle Foundation Hospital.
Hugh was born in Washington, D.C. on September 6, 1950, the son of Hugh and Nancy (Muddiman) McDaniel Sr. He married Dawn Miller on July 10, 2005 in Villa Grove, Illinois.
Surviving is his wife, Dawn; sons- Jordan McDaniel of Philo, IL; Levi Woodward of Villa Grove, IL; daughters-Lauren McDaniel of Philo, IL, Melissa Amazeen of Virginia Beach, VA, Kerry Clark of Tucson, AZ; Khristellen Williams, of Mattoon, IL; Amanda Wheatley of Champaign, IL, 15 Grandchildren; 3 sisters- Melody Bradley, Dale Morales, Kandi Nugent, 2 brothers- Guy McDaniel, Harry Morris.
He is preceded in death by his parents, one son Donovan McDaniel, one sister Nancy Jean McDaniel.
After high school, Hugh enlisted in the Marine Corps and later joined the Illinois National Guard. He worked for the University of Illinois, Building Services Department until retirement in 2010. All who knew him knew of his very special relationship with “Levi.” Among the many things he enjoyed, he is most known for his tattoos, love of music, woodworking, collecting baseball cards and gardening. A celebration of life will be held at a later date. Condolences may be sent to www.renner-wikoffchapel.com
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