James "Jay" M. McDaniel, 82, passed on September 7, 2021. Beloved husband of Barbara Bevans (nee Aubuchon) of Arnold, MO. Loving father of Kim (Tim) Galan of Texas and the late Chris McDaniel. Cherished grandfather of Brittney and Jessica. He was also a great-grandfather. Dear brother of Ron (Donna) McDaniel of Bonne Terre, MO, Mary (the late Leroy) Price of Strawberry, AR, Blanche (the late Walter) Holden of Arbyrd, MO, the late Bill (Ruth) McDaniel, Curtis McDaniel and Betty Littrell of Kennett, MO. James was a father-in-law, brother-in-law, uncle, great-uncle, cousin and friend. Memorial to the American Cancer Society appreciated.