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.
Family, please accept our deepest condolences for the homecoming of a true ambassador. Although you are always in our prayers, we offer extra words of encouragement to all of you at this time. God is always in control and he’s mistake free. We love, and sympathize with you all during these difficult times.
Rest in love Mac
Ronnie and family, Pam and I are truly sorry for your loss. Our prayers are with you all.
Gary was a one of a kind individual who was intuitively driven to seek knowledge and share that discovery with those within the circumference of his universe.
He was a Grandson, a Son, a Brother, a Cousin, a Father, an Uncle, a Friend, and sometimes a Foe depending on the situation and the energy of the moment.
But above all that Gary was a wonderful spirit of love. For example, on one occasion when he was living in Los Angeles he demonstrated that by assisting my wife Angela who was 9 months pregnant with my son Chad who is now 31 years old. Gary lovingly drove Angela to the Hospital in her hour of need when I was at work and to far to respond.
And as far as I can remember, Gary has always shown me love which he extended graciously to my family. Thus, I sadly say goodbye! But happily thank God for having a cousin like Gary in my life!! He will be missed; but always remembered! Peace and Blessings!
Prayers going up 🙏🏿🙏🏿🙏🏿
RIP COUSIN
To my Cousins Ronnie, Shirley, Kathy, Charlene,Ermaline and Gary Wife and the entire McDaniel Family. My heart goes out to you Guys our deepest sympathy we love you Guys. so sorry we couldn’t attend this Homegoing service. Just want you guys to know Gary was a beautiful person kept you laughing. I remember I came to Crossett a few years back Gary rode with Shirley and came to Crossett we went to the casino had great time he had us laughing we just had a great time every time I came home to Crossett he would always show up so I could see him my Cousin was a beautiful person always had good spirit was just a down to earth person was just Gary and I loved him I say to the Family let’s just remember him as the person that kept us laughing and was always cheerful and kind hearted take your rest Cousin and you will be truly missed R I P and we love you.
Much love to all the McDaniel Family members! May the memory of Gary forever warm your spirit and shine bright as you continue your journey! Peace and blessings!
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