John E. Daniels Obituary
John E. Daniels of Raleigh, North Carolina passed away on September 8, 2026. John, born on December 6, 1941, shared life alongside family, friends, and others. You can send your sympathy in the guestbook provided and share it with the family. You may also light a candle in honor of John E. Daniels or send a beautiful flower arrangement to the funeral service.
John will be remembered for the impact he had on the lives of those around him. Friends, family, and colleagues will cherish their memories and the time shared. Those who knew John will remember moments of kindness, warmth, and presence. Though words cannot fully capture his life, the legacy of connections and experiences remains. John’s absence will be deeply felt by those who valued his companionship.
He is survived by: his wife Veronica Dianne Lee Daniels; his children, John Daniels, Barry Baker, Delores Daniel, Alexandria Baker, Shawanda Baker and Sonia Baker; and his siblings, Minnie Pearl Howell, Nancy Daniels and James Henry Medlin. He is also survived by nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends.
Viewing was held on Wednesday, September 16th 2026 from 12:00 PM to 8:00 PM at the Steven L Lyons Funeral Home (1515 New Bern Ave, Raleigh, NC 27610). Visitation was held on Thursday, September 17th 2026 from 12:30 PM to 1:00 PM at the Mt. Peace Baptist Church (1601 Martin Luther King Jr Blvd, Raleigh, NC 27610). A funeral service was held on Thursday, September 17th 2026 at 1:00 PM at the same location.
