Leon Daniels Obituary - Visitation & Funeral Information

Mr. Leon Daniels 70, of Kinta, passed away Friday, September 23, 2016 at his home. He was born March 7, 1946 in Kinta to Louise Daniels. He grew up in Kinta and graduated with the Class of 1964. Leon married Jean Basden October 1, 1966 in Stigler. They made their home in Kinta. He began a career in the oilfield for Wolford & Jenkins for several years before beginning a career with Mustang Fuel in the mid 1980’s and retired after nearly thirty years. He was Kinta Fire Chief, Kinta Town Mayor, and Sewer Superintendent, as well as a long time deacon at Kinta First Baptist Church where he was saved September 21, 1974. Leon is survived by his wife, Jean Daniels of the home; two daughters, Gina Choate of Kinta, Leslie and Johnny Jo McKee of Quinton; grandchildren, Blayne and Cale Heath, Hattie McKee, Boni, Max and Cash Choate; his mother, Louise Randall. He was preceded in death by his stepdad, James Randall; a brother, Fred Daniels; an uncle, Lonzo Daniels. Funeral Services will be 10:00 A.M., Monday, September 26, 2016 at Kinta First Baptist Church with Reverend James Easley officiating. Eulogist: Reverend Jeff Bengs. Pallbearers include Kinta Fire Department, Don Allen, James Allen, Scott Kniess, Jonathan Bailes, Wendell Sexton, Rodney Holden, Phil Cantrell, Eddie Slane. Honorary Pallbearers include Kinta First Baptist Church Deacons, C.B. Coplen, Ralph Carpenter, Bill Mathews, Scott Kniess, Jim Myers, Kenneth Whitehead. Burial will follow immediately to Sans Bois Cemetery under the direction of King & Shearwood Funeral Home of Stigler.

Leon Daniels

March 7, 1946 - September 23, 2016