Martin A. McDaniel was born on March 28, 1936 at Canalou, Missouri, the son of Adren and Lena McDaniel, and passed away on January 1, 2022 at the age of 85 years.

Martin was preceded in death by his parents, one (1) son Marty McDaniel, and siblings Helen Sibley, Jannette Wait, Lucille James, Loren McDaniel, Bill McDaniel, Gary McDaniel, and Harley McDaniel.

Martin is survived by two (2) sons Guy (Jane) McDaniel, Dane McDaniel, one (1) sister Wynette Wait, five (5) grandchildren, Elizabeth (Nate) Lore, Emily (Haley) Hunter, Ryan McDaniel, Amber McDaniel, Martin McDaniel, three (3) great-grandchildren, Jerzey Ellis, Jason Ellis, and Temperance McDaniel.

Martin enjoyed hunting, fishing, horses, and being outdoors.