Horace M Daniel

Mr. Horace M. Daniel, age 85 of Jordan Mill Road in Sandersville, passed away on Monday, October 27, 2025, at Washington County Extended Care Facility. A funeral service to celebrate his life will be held on Saturday, November 1, 2025, at 11:00 a.m. at First Baptist Church of Sandersville, with burial following in Brownwood Cemetery. Reverend Stacy Williford, Judge Calvin Hatcher, Reverend Bryce Jeffcoat, and Reverend Mike Rogers will officiate, and military honors will be rendered. Honorary pallbearers will be past and present members of the Washington County Board of Commissioners, and members of AMVETS Post 110. The family will receive friends on Friday, October 31, 2025, from 4:00 p.m. until 6:00 p.m. at May and Smith Funeral Home.

Mr. Daniel was a lifelong resident of Washington County, the son of the late Chester Arthur Daniel and the late Kate Brookins Daniel. He was a man of duty and service, serving his country in the US Army and GA National Guard, and his community for over 42 years as a member of the Washington County Board of Commissioners, first as district one commissioner, and then as Chairman of the Board. Mr. Daniel enjoyed being outdoors, whether working with his cows, or goats, deer hunting or gardening, especially potatoes. He also possessed a great sense of humor and would tell a joke to anyone who would listen. Mr. Daniel was genuine, and a man of his word. His greatest love in life was his family. He was a member of ACCG (Association County Commissioners of Georgia). In addition to his parents, he is preceded in death by his siblings, Thomas Daniel, Francis Dollar, W.C. Daniel, Eugenia Shirley, and Forace M. Daniel.

Mr. Daniel is survived by his loving wife of 63 years, Ann Daniel; daughters, Kimberly Daniel of Warthen, and Camille Daniel Murner (Kevin) of Milledgeville; son, Mel Daniel (Karen) of Warthen; grandchildren, Ivey Benson (Allen), Magan Bell (Kerry), Bivins Miller (Danielle), Harley Miller (Mallory), Farrer Peeler (Joshua), Spencer Tyson (Taylor), Will Daniel (Talia), Ben Daniel (Bailey), and Trey Daniel; great grandchildren, Hunter Benson, Reagan Benson, Brystal Benson, Walker Bell, Carson Bell, Chloe Miller, Molly Miller, Lucy Miller, Kallie Miller, Kelsie Miller, Camryn Miller, Charley Ann Peeler, Emma Lee Peeler, Baylor Daniel, Maya Daniel, Aubrie Daniel, and Levi Daniel; and brother, Charles Daniel (Connie).

The family suggests donations be made to Washington County Regional Medical Center, P.O. Box 636, Sandersville, GA 31082 or to the Masonic Home for Children, P.O. Box 5601, Macon, GA 31294.

Condolences may be made online at mayandsmithfuneraldirectors.com

May and Smith Funeral Directors is in charge of these arrangements.