Bill was born on 28 Sept 1945 in Mena, Arkansas and was raised in central California before joining the Army and being stationed in Germany. After his discharge he began a long career in Telecommunications which ultimately brought him to Topeka in the late nineties. He passed away December 11th of this year of natural causes in his home. He is survived by 3 sons Will McDaniel of Folsom, CA, Josh McDaniel and Eddie McDaniel of Cookeville, TN and numerous family members across the United States. A memorial service is planned for Thursday, January 7th, at Dove Funeral Home at 10 AM. A short graveside service will be conducted by the VA at the Leavenworth National Cemetery at 1:30 P.M. the same day.