James Ralph McDaniel

James Ralph McDaniel, 75, of Commerce passed away on Tuesday, February 28, 2017, in Kaufman. James was born in Dallas on February 6, 1942, to Jimmy McDaniel and Pauline Webb McDaniel. He was a retired Firefighter/EMT for the City of Commerce; and, he was a veteran, having proudly served in the U.S. Army. James was a member of Crossroads Assembly of God Church and the Christian Motorcycle Association. He enjoyed riding motorcycles, fishing and singing Southern Gospel music. James was also a Dallas Cowboys and Texas Rangers fan as well as a supporter of the Commerce Tigers.

His survivors include two daughters: Loween Hale and husband Clarence (Buster) of Terrell and Tina Ball of Greenville; and, his son, Myron McDaniel of Greenville. Other survivors include his grandchildren: Cassidy and Jacob Ball of Greenville, the mother of his children, Lillian McDaniel also of Greenville; and, a sister, Laveda Britton.

He was preceded in death by his parents; three brothers: Charles Britton, David Britton, and Roger Britton; and, a sister, Patricia Snyder.

Visitation will be held on Sunday, March 5, 2017, from 6:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m. at Jones-Walker & Son Funeral Home.

Funeral Services will be held on Monday, March 6, 2017, at 1:00 p.m. at Jones-Walker & Son Funeral Chapel with Pastor Mike Sanders officiating.

Pallbearers will be members of CMA (Christian Motorcyclist Association) King Cruisers Chapter of Greenville and members of the Commerce Fire Department.

Interment with Military Honors will follow at Rosemound Cemetery in Commerce.

Interment service follows chapel service.