Mr. McCoy Daniels Obituary in Orangeburg at Simmons Funeral Home

Obituary For Mr. McCoy Daniels

Funeral services for Mr. McCoy Daniels, 81, of Orangeburg, SC, will be held 11:00 AMSaturday, July 10, 2021, at Simmons Funeral Home Chapel, 2868 Columbia Road, Orangeburg with interment to follow in the Mt. Zion Baptist Church Cemetery, 707 Arista Road, Bowman, SC. Rev. Arthur Goforth is officiating.

Surrounded by his family, McCoy Daniels entered into eternal rest on July 4, 2021. He will be forever missed and forever remembered by all who knew him. He was born July 3, 1940, in Orangeburg County to the late McKinley Daniels and Albertha Williams Daniels.

McCoy grew up on his family’s farm and also worked in the pulpwood business with his father and grandfather. His formal education began at Forest Chapel School and graduated from Bethune Memorial High School in Bowman, South Carolina. Shortly after graduating, he married Rosa Keitt and from their union came four daughters, Miranda, Sandy, Sharon, and Monica. During McCoy’s early adult years, he worked for U.S. Plywood and Utica Tools. A born leader, he used his God-given gift of leadership to help form the Worker’s Union at Utica and also served as its President, all the while continuing to farm during the evenings. He later became an independent contractor for Cornwell Tool Company. An innovator and truly a man ahead of his time, he opened M&S Health and Beauty Supply in downtown Orangeburg. He and his family served Orangeburg and the surrounding communities in three locations for over thirty years, providing supplies as well as community support. M&S was a staple in the community and a testament to the innovative, spirit he was. A grateful believer in Jesus Christ, McCoy attended Mount Zion Baptist Church in Bowman his entire life. He served faithfully many years as an usher, choir member, Sunday School teacher and chairperson of the Trustee Board. He always put God at the forefront of every endeavor and he instilled this ethic in his children. McCoy took his family to church every Sunday. His favorite scriptures were “Faith without works is dead (James 2:20 KJV)” and “(Jesus)…came so that (we)…could have life and… have it more abundantly (John 10: 10 KJV). “ Always a giver, he modeled charity for his children, imparting in them a strong work ethic and a positive attitude. “Can’t” was never an option for McCoy. He used to say… “Can’t’ died in World War II.” This “abundant life” philosophy made him instrumental in shaping and influencing the lives of many who crossed his path.

Before his health declined, McCoy spent his early mornings before work, eating breakfast, sharing wisdom and tales with his Breakfast Club buddies at a local restaurant. Some of his breakfast club buddies were James Jennings, Eric Hubbard, Morris Cleckley, Willie Gilmore, Andrell Kemp and Nathaniel Rhodes. McCoy’s personality and presence led to him being dubbed as “The Godfather” of this group.

He was preceded in death by his parents; oldest grandson, Earl Eskin Nixon, Jr; siblings, Mary Elizabeth Bowman, Edith Frances Shuler, Ulysees Daniels; sons-in-law, Willie J. Fairnot and Andrew Seawright; sisters-in-law, Albertha Goldsmith Daniels and Georgia Ann Keitt; brothers-in-law, Bobby Keitt and Perry Bowman.

Cherishing his precious memories are his faithful and devoted wife, Rosa; daughters, Miranda K. (Earl) Nixon, Sandy Daniels, Sharon D. Daniels, and Monica Daniels; grandchildren, Douglas McCoy Fairnot, Jordan William Glover, Drew Mitchell Fairnot, Amanda Eve Glover; godson, Dajon Adams; sisters, Bernice (Douglas) Harris, Lester Marie (Andrew) Johnson, Paulette (Leroy) Richardson; brother, Truman Daniels; sisters-in-law, Linda Berry Daniels, Flossie (Johnnie) Watson; brothers-in-law, Joseph (Donnell) Keitt, David Keitt, Willie Shuler; and a host of nieces, nephews, cousins, and friends.

Visitation will be held 1:00 PM – 7:00 PM Friday, July 9, 2021.

Family and friends may call at the residence of his wife, Rosa K. Daniels, between the hours of 4:00pm -7:00pm daily or Simmons Funeral Home and Crematory of Orangeburg, SC.

Please adhere to all COVID-19 precautions.

Online condolences may be expressed at www.simmonsfuneralhome.

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May the Peace and Love of God be with you all!! I will keep you in my thoughts and prayers!! Thank you for sharing Mr. Daniels with me!!
Love, DeBrenna Agbenyiga

Deepest Condolences to the Daniels Family 💐

Sorry to hear about the passing of Mr. McCoy Daniels. May it comfort you to know that caring friends are praying and thinking of the Daniels Family.
Nettie Jennings Johnson

Mrs. Daniels affectionately (Sister) to you & family. My prayers are with you doing this time.I say thank GOD for the life you shared with your love one. Hold onto your memories. Death cannot take them away. Sincerely, Mrs.JoAnn Abram

My sincere prayers and condolences to the Daniels family. May God strenghten and keep you all in His tender and loving care. Rev. Jo Ann Owens

To the Daniels Family, We the Glaster Families( Pat Glaster,(California) Travis Glaster , (Florida) Tony Glaster (Germany) offer our deepest condolences and may Peace and Strength comfort you as you go through the lost of your love one. Deepest condolences from ClNKRJ9ay Rush, Jr & Family- & Daisy Morgan & family (Orangeburg, SC)

I didn't know Mr. Daniels personally but I heard wonderful things about him through his daughter, my friend Miranda. I know his family will greatly miss this gentleman. May God rest his soul and wrap his loving arms around the family and provide them peace and comfort at this time. ♡ Karen & Vance Herring

I want to send my deepest condolences for Miranda and your family for your father's passing. I will continue to pray for strength, peace and love for the family.
Rhonda Rodriguez and family

Mom Daniel's, Miranda, Sharon. Sandy and Monica - my husband and I send our sincere condolences at the transition of your husband and dad. We lift you in continuous prayer that God will comfort and strengthen you. May all of the beautiful and precious memories you have created over a lifetime bring you peace and joy now and in the days to come. Know Always ... YOU are loved!❤ Brenda

To The Daniels Family: I Am Sadden To Hesr Of Mr.Daniels ( Demising) Grew Up On Gramling St.In & Out Your Home.Would ( Shop) At M & S ( He ) Was Right There With Mrs.Daniels ( Serving) The Public: Take Your Rest Mr.Mccoy ( Job ) Well Done.Until We Meet Again Where You Will Meet Your Family At The Pearly Gates In Jesus Name I Pray AMEN 🙏 🙌 ❤ ✨

My prayers for the family and friends! He was always kind. I met him many years ago through my job SCSU/1890 Extension Program in Bowman. He was one of the farmers who would get the Cattle Trailer.

Greetings, We send our heart felt condolences to Mr. Daniel's family. We grew up with his daughter and enjoyed buying beauty products from his store. Mr. Daniels was a business man, and I t was a wonderful thing seeing an African American male in business back then. It was historic. He was apart of many African Americans that helped Orangeburg flourish by building businesses and a community of love and unity. We appreciate him for being a trailblazer during his time. We also thank his loving family for their love and friendship over the years. He will be missed.
Sandrea Burroughs and Family

Deepest Condolences to my Cousin Rosa and family. "Brother" (McCoy) as I call him will always be remembered. As a child, he would pick me and my brothers up for Sunday School on Sunday mornings and go to church in Bowman along with his children. After church, we would go to his Mother's house and she was so sweet to us. We enjoyed visiting with the whole family and seeing the farmland. He didn't have to do it but I'm glad he did.