Terry D. McDaniel was lifted into Heaven in the hands of his Savior with his family by his side on June 10, 2025, at the age of 74.  Terry was born in Shelbyville, IN on July 25, 1950, the son of the late Emerson D. and Marie Neeb McDaniel.

Terry was united in marriage to Barbara Butts McDaniel at the Lighthouse Gospel Tabernacle on November 21, 1993.  They have shared 31 years of marriage prior to his death.

He served in the US Army from 1970 through 1971 attaining the rank of Specialist 4.  Terry was a member of Higher Praise Worship Center.  He had worked at GE for 14 years and most recently was a truck driver for Fraley and Schilling in Rushville for over 25 years.   Outside of work, Terry found joy in praying for and with people, helping with the church food pantry, watching Joel Olsteen each morning, coin collecting, and going to car shows.  He treasured the time he spent with his family and grandchildren, especially watching his grandchildren's activities.

Terry's love and memories will be held close to the hearts of his wife, Barbara; children, Andy (Amy) McDaniel of Pine City, Minnesota, Travis (Becca) Spence of Carthage, and Lee Ann (Gary) Bow of Shelbyville; brothers, Paul McDaniel of Manilla, IN and David McDaniel of Loyal, Kentucky, Sister, Joyce (Jim) Toll of Loyal, Kentucky: grandchildren, Nicholas, Ashley, Jada, Lilly Raeleigh, Charlie, Ellie, Delilah, Maddie, Everley, James, Jacob  and two that live in Minnesota; three great grandchildren including Harmony as well as several nieces, nephews and a sister-in-law, Robin McDaniel of Alexandria.

Terry was greeted by those who awaited his arrival in Heaven, his parents; a daughter, April McDaniel; brother Phil McDaniel and a sister Debbie Anderson.

Funeral services will be conducted by Pastor Richard Ware at 1:00 pm on Monday June 16, 2025, at Urban Winkler Funeral Home.  Friends and family may gather to share memories from 11:00 am until the hour of the service.