Tommy E. Daniel

DANIEL, Tommy E., age 66, of Battle Creek, passed away Tuesday afternoon, May 4, 2010 at the VA Medical Center in Battle Creek. He was born December 27, 1943 in Galien, MI, the son of Thomas and Sally Carnell Daniel. A proud veteran who loved his country, Tommy served in the United States Army during the Vietnam Conflict. He was also employed at the VA Medical Center in Battle Creek for over 35 years until his retirement in 2004. On December 17, 1988, he was united in marriage to Elizabeth Green. Tommy was a life member of the Augusta-Custer V.F.W. Post # 7956, an avid fisherman and enjoyed tending his gardens. He was a kind man and will be missed by all who knew him. Surviving are his wife of 21 years, Liz Daniel; daughter, Judy Daniel of Orange Park, Florida; granddaughter, Meghan Daniel; two brothers, T.J. Pat Daniel of Augusta, and Randel Patty Daniel of Galesburg; and several nieces and nephews. Preceding him in death were his parents and sister, Julia Bugg. Funeral services for Tommy will be at 11:30 AM on Monday at Langeland Family Funeral Homes, Galesburg Chapel, 145 W. Battle Creek Street, where friends may visit with the family from 10:00 AM until the time of services. Interment with military honors will follow in Ft. Custer National Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be directed to the VA Medical Center Hospice Unit. Please visit www.langelands.com to sign Tommy's online guestbook or leave a condolence to the family.