Jack Daniels

(From Clark Funeral Home)

Jackie “Jack” Dale Daniels was born to the union of Paul and Pearly Daniels on December 27, 1936.

He graduated from Neosho High School in 1954.

In 1956, he married Geraldine Cooper. To that union were born two daughters, Kimmy Sue and Rita.

Jack surrendered to preach on Easter Sunday night, 1963, at Hilldale Baptist Church. He went on to pastor several churches in the area and in the state of Florida. He served as pastor of Royal Heights Baptist Church in Joplin, Missouri, from 1987 to 2025, faithfully leading the congregation for nearly four decades.

Jack continued his education at Southwest Baptist University, where he obtained degrees in theology, world religions, and American and world history.

After the passing of his first wife, he married Barbara Johnson in 1986.

He continued his ministry working with the homeless and served as president of Souls Harbor Mission for many years, until his retirement in 2014. He also retired from Old Dominion Trucking in 2002.

He was preceded in death by his parents; his two wives; his daughter, Kimmy Sue Daniels (1986); and his son, John Johnson (2026), who passed away one week prior to him.

He is survived by his loving family:

Juanita Reardon, Olathe, Kansas;

Rita (Tom) Wilson, Joplin, Missouri;

Kenda (Nick) Wlodychak, Joplin, Missouri;

Holly (Mike) Anderson, Batavia, Illinois;

Kara (Naida) Wilson-Shipp, Springfield, Missouri;

Dakota Wilson (Candice Lemaster), Bixby, Oklahoma;

Carles Johnson, Joplin, Missouri

Carla (Jerry) Martin;

Steve (Charley) Johnson;

Kim (Andy) Wood;

Tim (Jen) Johnson; and

Daniel (Evelyn) Johnson.



He is also survived by his great-grandchildren, his greatest joys:

Penelope Grace; Oliver Jack; Spencer James; Jasmine Bella; and Jennifer Elizabeth