Billy Wayne McDaniel
Billy Wayne McDaniel was born on July 20, 1956, in Teague, to parents Vernon and Helen (Norton) McDaniel. He was the youngest of 5 children and raised in Freestone County.
He attended Wortham schools and began working in the oil fields of Texas at 18 years old. Being a quick study and working as a roughneck from such a young age enabled him to master the trade and develop an unwavering love for the industry. His passion for the oil business stayed with him for the remainder of his life.
His hobbies included buying and selling, working on old Ford trucks, searching for refurbished oil field equipment, visiting with friends, and watching his grandchildren swim at his beloved “Tank” in Streetman.
Billy Wayne will be remembered for his rambling, restless spirit, his love for all dogs, the infamous 5 a.m. wake-up calls, his refusal to be governed, and for always letting you know his perspective and where exactly he stood. He was an oilman by trade and a true outlaw at heart.
He is survived by four sons, Heath Wayne McDaniel and wife Stephanie of Canonsburg, Penn. Byron McDaniel and wife Jessica of Graham, Joe McDaniel and wife De’Adrian of Fairfield, and Johnny Wayne Jackson and wife Sonya of Dew; two daughters, Ashley McDaniel Carroll and husband C.L. of Fairfield, and Jennifer Mc-Coslin of Fairfield; 11 grandchildren, Caden, Knox, Rebel, Eli, Theo, Ethan, Erika, Evan, Shannon, J.W., and Stormy; and three siblings, Dennis McDaniel of Streetman, Larry McDaniel of Teague, and Verlene Martin and husband James of Corsicana.
He is preceded in death by his parents, Vernon and Helen McDaniel (1980 and 1986); daughter, Krystle McDaniel (2001); wife, Deborah Mc-Daniel (2001); and brother, James Cary McDaniel (2016)
Graveside services for Billy Wayne McDaniel will be held on Aug. 3 at 10:00 a.m. in he Woodland Cemetery near Kirvin. Gene Allen will officiate, and his sons will serve as pallbearers. The family welcomes any and all who knew him to attend.
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