Francis John McDaniel Sr., 46, Mechanicsville

Friday, Nov. 20, 2009

Francis John "Frankie" "Kazoo" McDaniel Sr., 46, of Mechanicsville died Nov. 15, 2009, from injuries received in an accident.

Born March 3, 1963, in Cheverly, he was the oldest son of Clinton Ivan McDaniel and Judy Ann Werner McDaniel.

He grew up in Cheltenham. He was employed as a diesel mechanic for the Prince George's County school board.

A devoted husband and father, he enjoyed life. He was previously a fireman and EMT for the Upper Marlboro Fire Department and the Baden Volunteer Fire Department. He was a member of the Iron Horsemen Motorcycle Club and loved his 2002 Full Dresser Fireman's Edition Harley Davidson Classic. He loved the outdoors, especially camping and hunting. He enjoyed oldies and country music.

In addition to his mother, he is survived by his wife, Cindy Leigh Owens McDaniel; his children, Sarah M. Wieman, Shannon E. McDaniel and Francis John "Jr." McDaniel Jr.; his brothers, Randy McDaniel and Clinton "Mac" McDaniel; and his sisters, Tammy Richards, Tina Rice, Judy McDaniel and Pam Warner.

A memorial gathering will be held Tuesday, Nov. 24, from 5 to 7 p.m. at Brinsfield-Echols Funeral Home in Charlotte Hall, where a prayer service will be held at 7 p.m., conducted by the Rev. Gene Yakey and Gordon "Preacher." Interment will be private.

Memorial contributions may be made to the McDaniel Memorial Fund, PNC Bank, 37650 Oak Station Drive, Charlotte Hall, MD 20622.