Knollin “Dale” McDaniel, 44, of Claunch, NM passed away on Wednesday, August 10, 2005 in Capitan, NM. Dale was born November 17, 1960 to Fred and Knollene (Lovelace) McDaniel in Roswell, NM. He was a cattle rancher. His mother, Knollene McDaniel of Claunch, NM; son Quirt Knollin McDaniel of Claunch, NM; daughter, Susan of El Paso, TX; sister Roby Ericson and her husband Eric of North Richland Hills, TX; and nephew E.W. Ericson, survives Dale. His father, Fred McDaniel, preceded him in death. Dale will be remembered as a loving son, father, brother, uncle, and friend and will be missed by all that knew and loved him.
A Funeral Service for Dale will be held on Monday, August 15, 2005 at the Claunch Community Church at 10:00 AM. Pastor Matt Carrell will be officiating. Interment will follow at the Claunch Cemetery in Claunch, NM. Pallbearers will be Jack King, Gary Joe Lovelace, David Roper, Lon Holleyman, Marc McKinley, and Billy Bob Shafer. Honorary Pallbearers will be Gary Lovelace, and Jack Bechdol.