Obituary of Jerry Robert Daniels

Jerry Robert Daniels was born on July 26, 1963 in Monroe, Michigan. He was one of six children born from the union of the late Jerry Daniels and the late Zelberta (Stump) Daniels. Jerry was always a hard-working man, and he proudly supported his family as an operator engineer for many years.

Jerry was extremely loving and caring.   He had an inviting personality always happy and a pleasure to be around.   Jerry was quite selfless, often putting the needs of others ahead of his own.   He loved his grandchildren and cherished the time he spent with them “horsing around”.  

Jerry enjoyed watching sports including his favorite teams the Detroit Lions and Detroit Tigers.   He collected sports cards and comic books.   Jerry enjoyed working on cars but his favorite thing to do was to care for his lawn.   He always made sure it was the best looking on the block.   He loved the outdoors and in his spare time he would go metal detecting, and also loved hunting and fishing.

Jerry Robert Daniels, age 55, of Newport, passed away on Sunday, May 20, 2018. His passing is preceded by his parents:  Jerry and Zelberta Daniels.

To cherish his memory, he leaves his beloved wife of twenty-eight years:  Doreen Daniels; two sons:  Jerry Daniels (Jessica Bean) of New Boston and Daniel (Rebecca) Daniels of Newport; three brothers: Isom Daniels of Newport, John (Lisa) Daniels of Monroe, and Kenny (Kim) Daniels of Monroe; two sisters:  Ann (Richard) Bacome of Monroe and Jean Gish both of Monroe; four grandchildren: Mariah, Mason, Lilliana, Sophia; and his two step grandchildren: Brenden and Makenna. 

Friends may gather on Friday, May 25, 2018 at Merkle Funeral Service, 2442 North Monroe Street, (734)384-5185 from 10am until a Celebration of His Life at 12pm with Pastor Bob Baltrip to officiate. Procession will follow to Woodland Cemetery in Monroe for burial.  

In lieu of flowers memorials are suggested to the Daniels Family to assist with funeral arrangements.   Online guests may leave words of comfort and inspiration or share a photo by visiting www.merklefs.com.