Merrel McDaniel

Merrel McDaniel, 77, of Muncie passed away on Monday, July 6, 2026, at Ball Memorial Hospital. He was born on December 28, 1948, in Muncie to the late James and Avis (Briggs) McDaniel.

Lover of the outdoors, Merrel enjoyed fishing, hunting and bird watching. He could be found working around the yard and feeding the animals. Merrel worked in construction as a heavy equipment mechanic and as a reserve police officer for the Muncie Police Dept.

Merrel is survived by his wife of 59 years, Linda McDaniel; daughter, Cindy McDaniel; siblings, Ron McDaniel, Bill McDaniel, Lisa Burton, May Fields and Annie Keeton.

In addition to his parents Merrel is preceded in death by a daughter, Robin McDaniel; siblings, Jim McDaniel, Judy Runyon, Jo Tuttle, Darla Shields and Mike McDaniel.

Graveside services will be held at 12:00 pm on Tuesday, July 14, 2026, at Elm Ridge Cemetery in Muncie. Funeral arrangements have been entrusted to Hinsey-Brown Funeral Service in New Castle. You may share a memory or express a condolence for Merrel at www.hinsey-brown.com.