James Carroll McDaniel, retired Air Force sergeant

James Carroll McDaniel, 83, of Rehoboth Beach, passed away Friday, Sept. 26, 2025, at Beebe Healthcare, Lewes. Jim was born Aug. 18, 1942, in Fairmont, W.Va., son of the late James Bruce “Ted” and Adrian Currey McDaniel.

Jim retired from the U.S. Air Force in 1984 at the rank of senior master sergeant. Following retirement, he worked for Arbitron Ratings in Laurel, Md., for several years before retiring in 1990 to Rehoboth Beach with his wife of 46 years, Ellen Bolin McDaniel. He began working for the Meals on Wheels program as a delivery person and later became an employee, serving as an outreach worker.

Jim was an avid coin collector and sports fan. He followed West Virginia University sports, the Boston Red Sox, Boston Celtics, and Washington Commanders. In addition, he was a frequent donor to various charitable causes.

In addition to his wife, he is survived by his children, James D. McDaniel (Pamela) of Bridgeport, W. Va., and Donald E. McDaniel of Nutter Fort, W.Va; five step children, Dawn Darr (Pat) of Reedville, Va., David Faust (Tammy) of Odenton, Md., Tammy Potter of Midland, Va., Barbara Garrison (Joel) of Edgewater, Md., and Sean Faust of Odenton; four grandchildren; seven great-grandchildren; seven step-grandchildren; and 10 step-great-grandchildren.

Funeral service will be held at 11 a.m., Monday, Oct. 6, at Parsell Funeral Homes & Crematorium, Atkins-Lodge Chapel, 16961 Kings Hwy., Lewes, where viewing will begin at 10 a.m. Burial with full Air Force Military Honors will follow at Delaware Veterans Cemetery, Millsboro.

In lieu of flowers, donate to Meals on Wheels Lewes-Rehoboth.

Visit James’ Life Memorial webpage at http://www.parsellfuneralhomes.com