William “Bill” McDaniel, Sr.

Chesnee, SC - - William “Bill” Blain McDaniel, Sr., 85, of 191 Cantrell Lane, went home to be with the Lord on Sunday, October 18, 2026 at Upstate Community Hospice House in Landrum.

Born in Chesnee, he was the husband of Sandra Gail Bennett McDaniel who he referred to as “his darling” and was the son of the late Herbert McDaniel and Merelle Scruggs McDaniel. He was a graduate of Chesnee High School, attended Clemson University, a U. S. Army veteran, and the owner/operator of McDaniel Textiles. Bill was a member of Chesnee First Baptist Church, loved his family, and working on and collecting British MG cars. He never met a stranger and loved his Border Collie “Scout”.

Surviving in addition to his wife is a son, William Blain McDaniel, Jr. (Julie) of Chesnee; two daughters, Andrea Blanton of N. Myrtle Beach and Melissa McDaniel of Chesnee; a sister, Betty Poteat (Tony) of Spartanburg; four grandchildren, Eric McDaniel, Jared McDaniel, Dylan Blanton and Grace Blanton; a great-grandchild, Adrian Morgan; numerous niece and nephews. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by two brothers, Herbert McDaniel, Jr. and Joe McDaniel, and a sister, Gail Ezell.

A drop-in Celebration of Life service will be held between 4:00PM until 7:00PM on Saturday, October 24, 2026 at McDaniel Textiles, 3317 Chesnee Highway, Gaffney, SC 29341. Attendees are encouraged to wear orange due to Bill’s love of Clemson, casual attire. A meal will be provided.

In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to: Upstate Community Hospice House, 260 Fairwinds Road, Landrum, SC 29356.

The family will be at their respective homes.

An online guest register is available at www.blakelyfuneralhome.com

Blakely Funeral Home & Crematory, Gaffney, SC