of Mountain Home, AR
March 24, 2021
Ray McDaniel, age 81, of Mountain Home, Arkansas passed away on Wednesday, March 24, 2021. He was born on May 29, 1939, to the late Gus and Ethel McDaniel in Cardiff, Arkansas.
Ray was a devoted member of the Church of Christ. He is known for working as a radio broadcaster for KTLO from 1959 to 1968 and co-hosting one of the first radio talk shows in the Twin Lakes area. He hosted R&R with TT&O with Ray Shields, and from 1969 to 1972, he was the owner and general manager of radio station KRBB in Sallisaw, Oklahoma. Ray was an avid outdoorsman, spending lots of time in the woods hunting deer and turkey. Ray married his wife, Lillie McGuirt, on September 21, 1998 in Gurdon, Arkansas. They retired in Gainesville, Missouri where they enjoyed many years of gardening, bird watching, and spending time with neighbors. Ray will forever be loved and missed by his family and friends in Gainesville and Mountain Home.
Ray is survived by two daughters, Cindy (Ron) McCraw and Kathy (Lewis) Bishop; one sister, Matha (Bob) Fulkerson; three step-sons, Allen (Becky) McGuirt, Philip (Jen) McGuirt, and Chris (Jennifer) Williams; four step-daughters, Elizabeth (Darrel) Jones, Tammy (Ronnie) Ricketts, Rebecca (Patrick) Franklin, and Teresa (Stephen) Pennington; numerous grandchildren and step-grandchildren including Shannon (Garrett) Rucker, Anna (Chad) Hudson, Courtney (Brandon) Pickett, Candace (Richard) King, Katy (Zach) DuBois, Laura Oates, Ryan McCraw, and John McCraw; numerous great grandchildren including Amelia Rucker, Strat Rucker, Jackson Criner, Dell Pickett, Sydney King, Myles King, Emily Oates, Willow Oates, and Jacob McCraw, and numerous nieces and nephews.
He is preceded in death by his wife, Lillie McDaniel; his parents; four brothers, Lloyd, Gerald, Gaylen, and Olen McDaniel; two sisters, Laura McDaniel and Eloise Wells; one step-daughter, Gail Clark; and one grandchild, Kaylan Lawrence.
A visitation will be held at 2:00 p.m. on Saturday, March 27, 2021 at Roller Funeral Home, with a memorial service following at 3:00 p.m. at Roller Funeral Home, Mountain Home, AR.
Arrangements are under the direction of Roller Funeral Home.
In lieu of flowers, please make donations to Bloodsworth Cemetery in Scott County, AR or to the National Multiple Sclerosis Society at https://secure.nationalmssociety.org.
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10 Condolence(s)
Terry Sims and Vickie
Thursday, April 8, 2021
Cathy, Cindy and family sorry here about your Dad. We all had a lot of good times together.
Glen Shields
Monday, March 29, 2021
Sorry to hear about Ray's passing! Ray Shields was my Grandfather! Over the years I heard nothing but good things about Ray! Prayers are going up for Ray's family during this difficult time!
STAN & MAXINE BRIDGMAN
Sunday, March 28, 2021
KATHY AND CINDY,
We are sorry to hear of your dad's passing. I remember going deer hunting with him back in the 70S and we both remember him coming to see me when I was down from the fall off KFC. He was an encouragement to us. May God bless you and give you comfort at this time.
Stan & Maxine
Bonnie Peter
Sunday, March 28, 2021
So sorry to hear about Ray. He was a very kind man and a gentleman for sure. I used have the privilege of stopping by his home each year and giving his flu shot as a nurse. Also as his home health nurse for awhile. He was so intelligent and independent; always doing everything he could for himself. I am sure he gave me much more than I could ever give to him just the little time I knew him. He will be truly missed but we will see him again! He will be walking just fine and smiling as usual. Rev. 21:3,4
Mary Setzer
Saturday, March 27, 2021
Kathy and Cindy, i am so sorry to hear about your dad. You and all your family are in our thoughts and prayers.
John and Mary Setzer
Philip Hurst
Saturday, March 27, 2021
Kathy, we are very sorry for the loss of your dad. Our prayers are with you and all your family.
God bless.
Philip and Nancy Hurst
Carmen iversen
Saturday, March 27, 2021
Cindy & Kathy,
I’m sorry to hear of your Dad’s passing. I haven’t seen either of you for many years, but know you’re in my thoughts during this difficult time. Peace, prayers & blessings,
Carmen
Brandi Domenick
Saturday, March 27, 2021
Kathy and Cindy it was truly a honor and privilege to know our “southern gentleman “. Ray loved his family and you could just tell how much he meant you you all and I am so glad we got to share him with you all. He will forever be apart of my heart.
Ronnie and Connie Belt
Friday, March 26, 2021
Ronnie and I thought alot of Ray. He spent Thanksgiving with us one year and we enjoyed his company so much. Our thoughts and prayers go out to all the family.
Beverly Horton
Friday, March 26, 2021
Kathy,Cindy and family.. You had the best dad a girl could want.. He praised you all always. It was a privilege to have known your dad. Our prayers and our love is with you during this time and always. God has one of his children home and out of pain.