Joseph W. McDaniel, 71

Joseph W. McDaniel, 71, passed away in Bassett, Va., on Monday, Jan. 11, 2010. Joseph was born May 14, 1938, in Trenton, N.J. He attended Trenton High School and went on to attend Rutgers University where he became a successful self-made businessman before he came out to Montana in 1992. Joseph was an honorably discharged veteran of the U.S. Army. He was active in his church " the Christian Center Assembly of God Church in Kalispell, and the Crossroads church in Virginia. He was a loving father and a good dad. When coming home from work, he always took his children fishing, ball playing or bike riding. He was always there for his children because family was very important to him. Joseph was a member of the American Legion in Summerville, N.J. He enjoyed hunting, fishing and was a very artistic person. He especially loved his flower and vegetable gardens. He was preceded in death by his parents. Joseph is survived by his sons, Timmy, David and Jimmy McDaniel; and daughter, Kelly Hartigan. He is additionally survived by Suzanne and Larry Bryant. Visitation for Joseph will be held from 9 to 10 a.m. Monday, Jan. 18, at Buffalo Hill Funeral Home. Graveside services will be held at 11 a.m. Monday, Jan. 18, at the C.E. Conrad Memorial Cemetery. To send condolences to the family please go to www.buffalohillfh.com. Buffalo Hill Funeral Home is caring for the family.