Enid News and Eagle (OK) - December 29, 2008

The graveside service for Joe Freeman Daniel, 79, of Enid, will be 1 p.m. Wednesday, Dec. 31, 2008, in Lexington Cemetery.

Arrangements are by Anderson - Burris Funeral Home .

He was born Aug. 22, 1929, in Sapulpa to Henry and Adeline Conley Daniel and died Sunday, Dec. 28, 2008, at his home . He graduated from Purcell High School and attended the University of Oklahoma. He served in the Army during the Korean War. He married Irma J. Burmeister Nov. 29, 1958, in Chickasha. They made their home in Arkansas City, Kan., before moving to Enid in 1988. He worked 42 years as a clerk/agent for Frisco Railroad, later becoming Burlington Northern Railroad, from which he retired. He was a member of Railroad Museum of Oklahoma, American Legion, and the 28th General Hospital Army Veteran's Unit.

Surviving are two daughters, Jean Slaven of Arkansas City and Sally Daniel of Fort Worth, Texas; two grandchildren; and one great-grandson.

He was preceded in death by his wife, Irma, on Oct. 2, 2008, one son, two brothers and three sisters.

Memorials may be made through the funeral home to Y.W.C.A. Crisis Center. Condolences may be made online at www.andersonburris.com.