Gary Crosby McDaniel, 70, of Crossett, Arkansas, passed away on September 6, 2025, at John L. McClellan VA Hospital in Little Rock, Arkansas. He was born on April 8, 1955, in Crossett, Arkansas, to the late Sherman McDaniel Jr. and Nelline Mangram McDaniel.
Gary proudly served his country in the United States Navy. Upon return to Crossett, he was employed with Ashley, Drew and Northern Railroad, from which he retired. He was a man of great intelligence and humor, who spoke his mind openly and carried deep love for his family.
He will be remembered for his enjoyment of sports and his love of watching old Westerns. Gary found joy in life’s simple pleasures and delighted in sharing them with those he loved most.
Gary was preceded in death by his parents; his paternal grandparents, Sherman Sr. and Janie (Campbell) McDaniel; his maternal grandparents, Frank & Emma Pratha Smith and Henry Mangram; and a daughter.
He leaves behind his loving siblings: Ronald Wayne (Shirley) McDaniel, Katherine Irene (Johnny) Dupree, Ermaline Jones, and Charlayne (Joseph) Honour; his devoted nephew Orlando McDaniel; his wife Helen McDaniel; along with a host of grandchildren, nieces, nephews, cousins, and friends who will cherish his memory.
The family invites friends and loved ones to gather in remembrance of Gary’s life at a visitation to be held on Tuesday, September 16, 2025 at 9:30am with a funeral service starting at 10:30am in the chapel at A Natural State Funeral Service in Jacksonville. A graveside service will follow at Arkansas State Veterans Cemetery in North Little Rock, Arkansas
Gary’s life was one of resilience, service, and love, and he will be deeply missed.
Arrangements by A Natural State Funeral Service 2620 West Main Street, Jacksonville, Arkansas 72076. 501-982-3400. Online guestbook available at www.anaturalstatefuneralservice.com
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Shirley and your husband sorry to hear about your the loss of your brother. I am is class mate my condolences 🙏 goes out to you family
Rest in love dear classmate. I pray God’s peace for the family.
R.I.P CUZ
We extend our heartfelt sympathy and prayers to our family and all who loved Gary. He will be tremendously missed and we will cherish his memory in our hearts forever.
To my cousin Gary may the doors of heaven open for your resting place where you will not suffer any more pain. Love you
I’m so sorry for your loss. My deepest sympathy to the family. In growing up in our little town of Crossett, we were all family. My thoughts and prayers are with you.
McDaniel Family,
May God comfort each of you and give you strength during this time of sorrow. Gary will be remembered as we pass by his residence seeing him flip his food on the grilli. I think he really ate healthy unlike many of us.(😁) RIP
My cousin was a very unique abd interesting man. His thoughts and ideas rivaled any who bet him and his charismatic charm left many with a pleasurable experience. I wish I could have told him how much I loved him before he left, but I’m sure he knew that already. Gary Mack, yes you will be missed. Just make sure you save me a seat as we head on to the next dimension or universe or whatever it may be called. Until then, be happy! You have finally made it.
Rest in peace in our Heavenly Father’s Arms brother in law. I will really miss you 😘❤️.
Our GOD is awesome. Rest in peace. My condolences to the family.
Rest in 💕 and peace my classmates one day I was driving by his house and I stop and he was grilling I ask him class mate what that you got cooking on the grill he said ribs and chicken he.if you want some.og the ribs I will fix you some but.he.wS alright with me I will keep the family in prayer 🙏
Cousin Gary I am glad I had a chance to talk to you, laugh with you and just be around you. I was able to tell you I love you hug you and just sit with you before you left this world. You will be missed.
To the entire McDaniel family. We want to express our deepest condolences and sympathy during this dark hour🙏🏾May Gary RIP! Hold on to the precious memories ❤️
We extend our deepest condolences to the McDaniel family at the loss of Gary. To have known him was a unique pleasure. May God grant your family and friends peace and comfort in this hour.
Gary Mack, your presence in our lives was truly special, and we will always cherish the joy and laughter you brought to every occasion. Your sense of humor was unmatched. Thank you for the wonderful memories, and know that you will always hold a valuable place in our hearts.
With deepest sympathy,
The Martin Family
Kathy & Families,
I am so sorry to hear of the loss of your brother. May your memories of times spent with him bring a smile to your face. The Lord is holding out his arms to you all where there is comfort, strength to go through this difficult time and peace like no other.
Sending my condolences to the entire McDaniel family. Praying that God will grant you peace and comfort at this time and in the days ahead. Gary was very unique and kind. He will be missed.
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