Samuel Gibson “Sam” Daniels, 69, of Johnson City, passed away Friday, October 30, 2015, at Johnson City Medical Center after an extended illness.
A native of Carter County, he was a son of the late Samuel and Mary Elliott Daniels.
Sam attended Elizabethton schools and was a graduate of East Tennessee State University. He served his country in the U.S. Army and the Naval Reserves. He was a former employee of the Elizabethton and Johnson City Police Departments and prior to his illness retired as a Captain of the Security System of the Johnson City Medical Center.
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by a brother, Gary E. Daniels.
He is survived by his wife, Paula Rebecca “Becky” Buck Daniels; a step-son, Eric (Christy) Kelly, Greeneville; and his two best furry friends, Mollie and Roxie.
A special thanks is extended to the staff of the 3300 Wing of Princeton Transition Center of the Johnson City Medical Center for their loving and compassionate care. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Wounded Warrior Project, P.O. Box 75817, Topeka, KS 66675.
Private services will be held as per his request. Condolences may be sent to the family at our website: www.memorialfcelizabethton.com
Memorial Funeral Chapel is serving the Daniels family.