Barbourville, Ky. – Lyle Van Daniels, 73, of Bimble, Kentucky, passed away on January 9, 2022. Lyle was the son of Lurinda Callihan Daniels and Woodson Chester Daniels born to them on December 2, 1948. Mr. Daniels was a decorated Veteran, serving bravely and fearlessly as a Specialist Four in the United States Army 173rd Airborne Ranger Division. During the Vietnam War Mr. Daniels was awarded 2 Purple Hearts, 3 Bronze Stars with Oak Leaf Clusters, 2 Army Commendation Medals, an Air Medal, and a Superior Unit Medal.
Lyle will forever be remembered for his incredible character and relentless courage. Lyle was a genuine man who greatly valued the virtue of honesty. He cherished his family above all else, always caring, loving, providing, protecting, and even correcting his children well into their adult lives. Lyle worked as a dozier operator and coal truck driver for many years. He was a member of the Springfield Baptist Church and a Kentucky Colonel. He enjoyed attending F100 Super National Car Shows, gardening, and homemade chicken and dumplings. When faced with challenges, Lyle never gave up. He was resilient, a true fighter to the end.
In addition to his parents, Lurinda Callihan Daniels and Woodson Chester Daniels, Lyle was preceded in death by his beloved wife Sharon Lee Hale Daniels, and brother Lester Daniels.
Left behind to mourn his passing are sons Lyle David Daniels and wife Amy Carter Daniels, and Mark Christopher Daniels and fiancé Beth Smallwood; daughter Jana Lynn Daniels Fisk and husband Todd Michael Fisk; brothers Howard Thomas Daniels and wife June Daniels, JW Daniels and wife Barb Daniels, and Woodson Daniels, Jr.; sister Shirley Daniels; sister-in-law Wanda Daniels; brothers-in-law Danny Hale and wife Donna Hale, and Barry Hale; nine grandchildren Kaitlyn Alexis “Alex” Daniels, Lyle David Bradley Daniels, Kelsey Marissa Lynn Daniels, Maddison Abigail “Abby” Lee Fisk, Daniel “Noah” Peyton Fisk, Andrew “Brayden” Daniels, Matthew Brennan Daniels, Logan Elijah Daniels, and Marlee Ann Daniels; and 6 great-grandchildren Harper, Malachi, Shelby, Addyson, Carter, and Harleigh. A host of nieces and nephews also survive Lyle and will remember him fondly.
The Daniels Family will receive friends at Hopper Funeral Home on Monday, January 17, 2022, from 6:00 PM until 9:00 PM and on Tuesday from 11:00 AM until the funeral hour of 1:00 PM. Pastor David Daniels will officiate and perform a musical tribute; Reverend Ken Merida will assist. Interment will immediately follow the funeral service in the Callihan Cemetery at Bimble, Kentucky. Pallbearers are Jeff Corey, Danny Hale, Bradley Daniels, Brayden Daniels, Malachi Castle, Noah Fisk, and Mark Daniels. Honorary Pallbearers are Barry Hale, Gary Smith, Mike Corey, Bob Corey, Jeff Leddington, Jerry Wayne Garland, Rodney Adkins, and Chase Adkins.
The Daniels Family would like to extend a special thank you to Beth Smallwood for the compassionate care she provided Lyle during the last months of his life.
The Hopper Family, Victoria Hopper and Sally Hopper, our Directors, Mrs. Bonita Bingham Creech and Mr. Robin Reese, and our staff express our sincere condolences to the family and friends of Mr. Lyle Van Daniels.
Hopper Funeral Home, Inc., established over 100 years ago, is in charge of servicing all arrangements for Lyle Van Daniels.
