Robert “Bob” Dale Daniels 1939-2022 Obituary
Robert “Bob” Dale Daniels, 82, a resident of Beverly, passed from this life Thursday, February 3, 2022, at the West Virginia Caring Hospice Inpatient Center in Elkins.
He was born on March 1, 1939, in Beverly, the first born son of the late Lystel Dale Daniels and the late Geraldine “Gerri” Cost Daniels.
Left to cherish his memory are sons Christopher Dale Daniels and wife Mary of Beverly, Louis Scott Daniel and companion Patty of Beverly; Michael Todd Daniels and wife Lisa of Beverly; Cameron Marshall Daniels and wife Patience of Coalton; daughters Robin Gale Daniel Wilson of Beverly and special friend Joe Wanless of Elkins; Danielle Marie Daniels Dougherty and companion Mike of East Dailey; and Tekoa Jones and husband Jonathan of Huttonsville.
Preceding him in death was a granddaughter, Jasmine Renee Wilson. Bob grew up with 3 younger brothers on the mighty Files Creek; Ray, Ronnie and Larry Daniels who surely wreaked havoc around the farm as they worked the land, taking time to hunt and fish to bring food to the table. Also left to carry on his memory are his beloved grandchildren, Samantha Robinson and husband Allan, Joshua Robert Wilson and companion Brandy; Michael Joseph Daniels and wife Katie; Anna Marie Daniels. Jordan Robert Cam and Harper Renee Starr; Payton Ann, Robert Edward “Red” and Emma Sue Daniels, and Kylie and Logan Jones. Bob’s Great Grandchildren adored spending time at “Papaws” gathering eggs for him and chasing the peeps when they were born. They are Cody Dale “Bear”‘ and Raelyn Ann “Widget” Robinson, Aleigha Jean Harris, Kyler Sage and Jessa Ann Wilson, and Kendyl Daniels. Bob was never alone when he had his grandkids and great grandkids around him, often taking them on fishing adventures. He is also remembered by many cousins, nieces, nephews and other extended family, some of whom are not related by blood.
In his early years, Bob attended the one room Mills Stone School on Files Creek Road until it’s closing in 1956. In the winter he would ride his horse to the school to get the old wood stove going so it would be warm when the rest of the students got there. He later attended the K-12 Beverly School, graduating in May of 1960. He was 21 when he graduated, being laid up in ahospital bed for a couple years due to falling off a porch when he was around 10 years old. During this time is when he learned to master the art of fly tying. He was the best at his trade and people would come for miles to get flies and spinners from him. They were displayed for years at Bobbies where true fishermen would come to purchase them. He learned his carpentryskills by working alongside his dad Lystel and Jim Hancock, helping them to build homes in Beverly and the surrounding areas. He built his homestead by hand with the help of family and many friends, where he resided until his death.
In the beginning of his career, he operated the first sanitation service for the surrounding area of Beverly, Elkins and the Valley. He made many friends and acquaintances who would leave him stuff alongside their trash to be picked up, with notes for him to take it home to his family. He eventually ended up back in the logging business, having used horses in his early years toskid the logs from the woods. He was a master at this trade, spending numerous late nights in the garage repairing equipment alongside his sons, in which he passed the knowledge he knew onto them and they still operate in the trade today. He would often use his log truck to pull the school bus out of the ditch in a snowstorm. He made sure we never missed school if he could.
Bob’s passion was fishing and you could always find him near a river or creek with his flies by his side. His angler abilities amazed many as he used his special weapons or just a plain ole fishworm to always catch something. If he saw a young kid fishing, he would give them a spinner, but the adults had to pay for them. Once they saw his collection, they were “hooked”and often would buy him out of his stock. Bob was a gentle soul who touched a lot of lives and made many friends along the way in his 82 years of life. He never met a stranger and would do anything for anyone. May he rest in peace and be our Angel and guiding light as we continue on this journey without him.
Visitation will be held at the Randolph Funeral Home Tuesday, February 8, 2022, from 5 pm until 7 pm, the funeral hour. Bob’s request for cremation will then be honored. The family suggests that memorial contributions be made in Bob’s name to the Animal Friends of Barbour County by visiting their website at www.afobcwv.org or mailing to AFBC, PO Box 452, Belington, WV 26416.
Robert “Bob” Dale Daniels 1939-2022 Obituary
