Albert "Buddy" Leroy McDaniel Jr.

Albert 'Buddy' Leroy McDaniel Jr., 83, of Edwardsville, IL, formerly of Coulterville, IL, passed away at 9:35 a.m. Wed. Mar. 13, 2019 at Integrity of Wood River in Wood River, IL.

He was born Mar. 9, 1936 in East St. Louis, IL to the late Albert 'Al' Leroy & Grace Edith (Eastham) McDaniel Sr.

Buddy worked for the railroad and later retired as a truck driver from Teamsters #610. He loved golfing, fishing, bowling, dancing, and playing cards.  He was always joking around, especially with his son-in-law, Chuck.

He is survived by 3 children: Douglas McDaniel of Centralia, IL, Judy (Chuck) Clifton of Edwardsville and Jamie Whittaker of Belleville, IL; 5 grandchildren: Joshua Clifton, Ryan, Michael, Danielle & Nicole; many great-grandchildren; a sister: Betty McKenzie of Pontoon Beach, IL; a niece: Sherry (Tony) Antonacci; and a nephew: Don (Connie) Kessler.

In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by the love of his life: Juanita 'Deeda' (Luebbers) McDaniel; a son: Kenneth Earl McDaniel; a brother: William McDaniel; and a sister: Doris Salade.

His wishes were to donate his body to Washington University School of Medicine for Research. Memorial visitation will be from 1:00 p.m. until time of services at 3:00 p.m. Sat. Mar. 23, 2019 at Wojstrom Funeral Home & Crematory with Chaplain Kip Knavel officiating.

Memorials may be made to the Alzheimer's Association.

Online information and guestbook may be found at www.wojstrom.com