It is with deep sorrow that we announce the death of Joseph Lee McDaniel of Amherst, Virginia, who passed away on June 11, 2023, at the age of 69, leaving to mourn family and friends. You can send your sympathy in the guestbook provided and share it with the family.

He was predeceased by : his parents, Silas Gordon and Mary Keys McDaniel; and his sisters, Alma Gentry, Beatrice Booth and Mary Payne.

He is survived by : his father-in-law Calvin Martin; his siblings-in-law, Mabel Mosley, Barbara Martin, Sandford Lewis, Kenny Tucker, Robert Smith and Harry Booth Sr.; his wife Carolyn Martin McDaniel; his children, Frances Johnson (Roger), Amanda Morris, Kwannesha McDaniel, Barbara VanAusdal (Ravon), Johanna McDaniel, Marlene Clark (Timothy) and Arthur McDaniel; his grandchildren, Rajeen, Nadia, Rashad, Ava Mia, Eli and Rio; his siblings, Louise Smith, Susie Nappier (George), Florence Mays (M. D. Mays), Felda Alexander (Roger) and Silas E. McDaniel (Joan); his mother-in-law Margaret Stanley (Eric); his siblings-in-law, Velma Tucker, Sylvia Lewis, Willie E. Payne Sr., Clayton Martin, Phillip Martin (Carolyn), George Martin (Marenda), Daniel Martin and Ray Martin (Shelia); and his friends, Josh and Tim. He is also survived by numerous nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends.

Funeral arrangement under the care of
Tharp Funeral Home & Crematory