William "Bill" Blain McDaniel Sr.'s obituary , Passed away on October 18, 2026 in Chesnee, South Carolina

William "Bill" Blain McDaniel Sr.

March 20, 1941 - October 18, 2026 (85 years old)

Chesnee, South Carolina

William "Bill" Blain McDaniel Sr.'s obituary , Passed away on October 18, 2026 in Chesnee, South Carolina

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Blakely Funeral Home & Crematory

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William "Bill" Blain McDaniel Sr.

March 20, 1941 - October 18, 2026 (85 years old)

Chesnee, South Carolina

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William Blain McDaniel Sr. Obituary

The family of William Blain McDaniel Sr. of Chesnee, South Carolina announces his passing on October 18, 2026. William, born on March 20, 1941, is remembered by family, friends, and others who shared time and connection. Leave a sympathy message to the family in the guestbook on this memorial page of William Blain McDaniel Sr. to show support.

He was predeceased by: his parents, Herbert McDaniel and Merelle Scruggs McDaniel; and his siblings, Herbert McDaniel, Jr., Joe McDaniel and Gail Ezell.

He is survived by: his wife Sandra Gail Bennett McDaniel; his children, William Blain McDaniel, Jr. (Julie) of Chesnee, Andrea Blanton (Myrtle Beach) and Melissa McDaniel of Chesnee; his sister Betty Poteat (Tony) of Spartanburg; his grandchildren, Eric McDaniel, Jared McDaniel, Dylan Blanton and Grace Blanton; and his great grandchild Adrian Morgan.

A celebration of life will be held on Saturday, October 24th 2026 from 4:00 PM to 7:00 PM at 3317 Chesnee Hwy, Gaffney, SC 29341.

In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to: Upstate Community Hospice House, 260 Fairwinds Road, Landrum, SC 29356.

Funeral arrangement under the care of
Blakely Funeral Home & Crematory



Sat

Oct 24

Celebration of life

4:00 PM - 7:00 PM

3317 Chesnee Hwy, Gaffney, SC 29341

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