Layton A. "Sonny" McDaniel Jr's Obituary
Layton A. “Sonny” McDaniel Jr, age 76 passed away Sunday, November 3, 2019 at home. He was born on October 18, 1943 to Layton and Ovenia (Hunt) McDaniel Sr in Dyer County, TN. Sonny made Muskegon his home several times but has lived in the area for the past 14 years. He dedicated many years working as a truck driver for various companies. Sonny was known to be an outdoorsman and spent his free-time boating or fishing in Twin Lake or at Blue Lake. He was his grandchildren’s and grand-nieces/nephews personal cheerleader, supporting them in any and all activities they participated in. Above all things, he loved his family and took great pride in organizing family reunions to be able to spend time with them. He will always be remembered for his “macho-man” persona even though everyone knew he was a teddy bear in disguise. He was a caring and tender-loving soul who will be missed by all that knew him. He is survived by his daughter, Kelly Bush; 7 grandchildren, Brian (Kyla) Robeck, Elizabeth “Lisa” (Tony) Adrianse, Zachariah (Brooke) Robeck, Jarrod Robeck, Jake Bush, Kelsey Bush, and Danielle Bush; 5 great-grandchildren, Aunt; Demetria McCuiston; niece, De’Andra McDaniel Watson; grand-niece, Da’Mishia McDaniel Watson and grand-nephew Da’Kary Watson. He is preceded in death by his parents; 3 sisters, Brenda McDaniel, Reba (Joe Hayes) McDaniel and Janey (Jerry) Turner and brother, Terry McDaniel. A Celebration of Life will be held at 11:00AM on Monday, November 11, 2019 at The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, 18975 168th Ave, Spring Lake, MI 49456. Memorial contributions in Layton’s honor can be direct to the American Cancer Society or the Autism Society of Kent County. Please visit the family’s online guestbook at www.sytsemafh.com. Arrangements entrusted to The Sytsema Chapel of Sytsema Funeral and Cremation Services, 737 E. Apple Ave, Muskegon, MI 49442.
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