Carl William Daniels, Jr., 87, Belle, passed away on Jan. 31, 2026, at Stonebridge of Owensville.
He was born on Dec. 2,1938,to the late Carl William and Hazel (Adams) Daniels in St. Louis.
He was a 1956 graduate of St. James High School and a long-time area resident.
Carl was a member of the First Christian Church of Belle as well as a member of the Belle Masonic Lodge #373.
He was united in marriage to Joanne Arnold July 21, 1989, at the Belle First Christian Church.
Carl worked as a pipefitter and welder for 40 years and was a member of Plumbers and Pipefitters local #562
He enjoyed gardening, hunting, fishing, and tinkering and taking his 1964 Ford Galaxy to car shows. Carl also liked to read car magazines as well as Ad Tracker to find the best deals. He was a jokester and storyteller and could B.S. with the best of them. Above all, Carl loved the time spent with his family and especially his grandkids and great-grandkids who he loved to spoil. He will be missed tremendously by those that knew and loved him.
Carl was preceded in death by wife, Joanne; daughter, Rebecca Peropat; son, William Lindell Alexander; and siblings, Gary and Debbie Daniels and Cecila Dawson.
He is survived by children, Carl “Skip” Daniels, III and wife Connie of Holts Summit, Kimberly Maness of Hartsburg, Sandra Elrod of Rolla, Cynthia Cox of Belle and Rebecca Levin and husband Larry of Owensville;10 grandchildren; 22 great-grandchildren; one great-great-grandchild and one on the way; brother, Wayne Daniels of Springfield; favorite dog, Snoopy; as well as many extended family members and friends.
Funeral services were held Tuesday, Feb. 3, at Sassmann’s Chapel in Belle.
Interment was in Liberty Cemetery.
Memorial contributions suggested to the Liberty Cemetery.
Arrangements entrusted to Sassmann’s Chapel in Belle.
