Thomas Marion Daniels

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Celebrating the life of
Thomas Marion DanielsJanuary 04, 1923 - August 21, 2012

Colonel Thomas Marion Daniels, Jr., USAR, Ret.

SAVANNAH – Colonel Daniels passed this life on August 21, 2012 at Hospice Savannah, at the age of 89. Tom was most well-known for his sense of humor among family and friends. He is preceded in death by his wife of 52 years, Nita.

He was a native of Savannah, a graduate of Savannah High School, and attended Armstrong College and the University of Georgia.

He entered the U.S. Army in World War II, graduated from Infantry Officer Candidate School and served in the Pacific Theatre. In 1947 he joined the Georgia Army National Guard and retired as a Colonel in 1983. He was a life member and past president of the Chatham Artillery.

His civic and community service consisted of the Junior Chamber of Commerce, Red Cross, Boy Scouts Council, YMCA, Y's Men's Club, receiving the Key Man Award, the United Community Services and the Mighty Eighth Air Force Museum.

An avid golfer, Tom was Club Champion and Senior Champion of the Savannah Golf Club in 1974. He is believed to be the only golfer to hold both titles in the same year. One of the first families to reside at Skidaway Island, he was Senior Champion at the Landings Golf Club in 1983 & 1984.

Colonel Daniels was active in the insurance business until his death. He was a former Vice president of Atlantic Insurance & Investment Co. In 1980 he founded Daniels Insurance and in in 2000 joined Bernard Williams & Company where he continued his highly successful career.

He is survived by his sister, Doris Daniels Cobb, and two brothers, Henry and Woodrow Daniels, all of whom reside in Florida; six children, Joy Daniels Schwartz, Thomas M. Daniels III and his wife Dottie, Robert Henry Daniels and his wife Dawn, all of Savannah, Patricia Daniels Miller and her husband Walker of Atlanta, GA, Nita Daniels Roughen and her husband Albert of Eatonton, GA, and John Lewis Daniels of Asheville, NC. He is also survived by 16 loving grandchildren and 13 great grandchildren.

Visitation: 6:00 to 8:00 p.m. Friday, August 24, 2012 at the Fox & Weeks, Hodgson Memorial Drive.

Service at 11:00 a.m. Saturday, August 25th, 2012 at Hodgson Chapel, Fox & Weeks.

Burial at Hillcrest Cemetery.

Pallbearers will be Ronald Teeple, Charles Bell, Christopher O'Neal, Matthew Roughen, Geoffrey Daniels, and Weston Daniels. Honorary Pallbearers are Daniel and John Roughen, Hunter Schwartz, Parker and Harris Daniels, Reed Daniels.

The family wishes to thank Hospice Savannah for the wonderful care given to Colonel Daniels in the last days of his life, to Marilyn Wilkes, care giver and family friend, and to Pastor Myer of the Messiah Lutheran Church at Skidaway Island.

Remembrances may be made to Hospice Savannah, Inc., P.O. Box 13190, Savannah, GA 31416.

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Nita, I'm so sorry. You and your whole family are in my thoughts and prayers.

- Adrienne Kume, Lebanon, OR

To the Daniels family Tom always had his quick, dry wit. He wasn't 'chatty', so when he spoke, you listened. We had a fun time with him on the golf course. He was our insurance man and never failed to take care of us quickly and efficiently. He is at peace now, but has left us all with a legacy of good works, good principles and good times.

- Woody and Sue Haake, Savannah, GA

I know this is a difficult time for your family, but I know you have a strong and close relationship. Stay strong and remember back on all the good times you have shared together. May God Bless each of you!

- Tonya McMahon, Madison, GA

Hi Nita, I am so sorry to hear of the death of your father. Please know that many of your friends here are praying for your strength and peace during this difficult time. Let us know if there is anything we can do to help.

- Carol Seabolt, Madison, GA

Friend and co-worker of Nita; wishing you all strength and love in a tough time. Mr. Daniels sounded like an awesome man and the one part of his life I do know Nita reflects that well. God Bless You all!

- Will Reeves, Lugoff, SC

Nita, I am so sorry for your loss. What a wonderful man! I am praying for you and your family. Love, Demmie

- demmie stephens, madison, GA

Nita, I am so sorry for your loss. You and Al have been through so much lately. I wish you better days ahead. May the Lord bless you and your family. Penny

- Penny Rhoades, Madison, GA

We have enjoyed a number of years & we will miss you.

- Edythe & Bob Wise, Spartanburg, SC

NITA I WAS SO SORRY TO HERE ABOUT YOUR FATHER. I AM PRAYING FOR YOU AND YOUR FAMILY AS YOU GO THROUGH THIS TIME OF SORROW. GOD BLESS AND TAKE CARE OF YOU ALL.

- KATHY MILLER, , GA

Nita, I am so sorry for your family's loss. Sounds like your father was a wonderful man and an inspiration to all. I will be praying for you and your family during this difficult time.

- Jenny Birdsong, Covington, GA

My prayers are with you.

- Paige Peotrowski, Madison, GA

Nita, I am so sorry to hear about your father. I will be praying for you during this difficult time. God bless you. Barbara Tamplin

- Barbara Tamplin, Madison, GA

Daniels family, sorry for your loss. Tom was a great guy.

- Bob White, Greensboro, GA

We are praying for you and your family.

- Jordan Downs, Watkinsville, GA

Nita you and your family are in our prayers.

- Vickie McClain, , GA

To: The Tom Daniels family and friends.. I knew Tom and His wife from SHS days and also in a business connection..I am sorry for your loss to each of you. Jack Downs

- Jack Downs, Savannah, GA

Nita, My thoughts and prayers are with you and Family. GOD BLESS!

- Richard Lampton, Laurel, MD

My brother Barry Weatherford, my Mother Anne Ellis and I would like to extend our heartfelt sympathy to the Daniel's family. God Bless you all.

- Jeni Ellis-Riggss, Savannah, GA

Praying much for you and your family there is no sorrow on this earth that heaven can not heal...God Bless

- Rudy Allender, Baltimore, MD

To the entire Family, A super guy has left us.We had so many fun times and trips and remember so many 'one liners'.Tommy was always ready to play golf and be competitive.Our Saturday and Sunday golf groups were the best.He was a good guy,a good Father and Grandfather.You should all be proud.You will be in our prayers.

- Tom and Judy Mahoney, Savannah, GA

I am so sorry for your loss. Will keep you and your family in my prayers.

- Linda Meier, , GA

May the days and weeks ahead be filled with the wonderful memories of a wonderful man! Patty, you and your family are in my prayers. I love you - Carol

- Carol Voglesonger, Roswell, GA

Tom was a fine man, a wonderful co-worker and a good friend. Jane and I offer our deepest sympathy to the family. ps: I'l bet his tee shot on that 19th hole was right down the middle of the fairway.

- Julian Sipple, Tybee Island, GA

Thanks for the GREAT memories,I am truly blessed to have had you as a grandfather,you will never be forgotten.

- reed daniels, candler, NC