Gary Dale McDaniel, 57, of Dallas, Texas passed away Saturday, January 24, 2009 at his residence.  A memorial service was held, privately with the family.

He was preceded in death by his father, Curtis McDaniel. He is survived by his mother, Rachel Perkins Driver, and step-father, Clayton Driver of DeRidder; four sisters, Blanche Driver and husband, David Honea of DeRidder, Marietta Gillum of Kentucky, June Sweet and husband, Mark of Robeline, and Renee Tanner and husband, Lawrence of Texas; one brother, Clay Driver of Texas.