Dwayne was born April 21, 1923 in Dew. He returned to Freestone County in 1991 after retirement from 37 years service with General Dynamics in Fort Worth. He was ordained as a deacon at Ridglea West Baptist Church in 1970. He served as deacon at Northside Baptist in Corsicana, Cornerstone Baptist in Fairfield, and First Baptist in Buffalo where he became inactive due to his age and health in 2004.

Mr. Daniel is preceded in death by his parents John Elbert and Thelma Bradshaw Daniel and brother Doyle Daniel.

He is survived by his wife of 64 years Marie Rash Daniel, children Barbara Soule of Itasca, Linda Denton of Dew, and Joe and Pam Daniel of Lexington, 16 grandchildren, 24 great grandchildren, numerous nieces, nephews, in laws and many wonderful friends.

Visitation was Tuesday July 28, 2009 at Griffin- Roughton Funeral Home. Services were Wednesday July 29, 2009 at Griffin- Roughton Chapel with Bro. Ed Ridge officiating. Burial followed at Eureka Cemetery.

Pallbearers will be John Fryer, Roy Casey III, Brian Huges, J. W. Reeder, James Stanton, and Charlie Waters.

Memorial book available. Arrangements by Griffin-Roughton Funeral Home, Fairfield.