In Loving Memory of Rex Shane McDaniel.

Rex Shane McDaniel, age 70, of Jacksonville, Florida, passed away peacefully on August 24, 2024, at Mayo Clinic, surrounded by his devoted wife and children, following a brief yet courageous battle with cancer.

Born on December 6, 1953, in Jacksonville, Florida, to Sanford Clark McDaniel Jr. and Peggy Jones York. Rex spent his childhood growing up in Jacksonville Beach. Rex spent many years working as a contractor and owned his own company until his retirement in 2012.

Rex was a devoted family man whose love and dedication to his family and dogs were known to all. His selflessness, kind eyes, deep empathy, and remarkable sense of humor were hallmarks of a life well-lived, and his absence will be profoundly felt by those who loved him.

Rex is survived by his beloved wife, Dorothy "Dot" McDaniel, and his five children: Jeff Burks (Cari), Tim Burks (Geno), Nicki Mizell (David), Alyssa Maple (Marcus), and Eric Rutland (Brittnee). He also leaves behind 11 cherished grandchildren and three siblings, Sherron, Michallene (Sigrid), and Raymond. Rex is predeceased by his sister Carmen.

A Celebration of Life will be held on Friday, August 30, 2024, at 11 a.m. at Dolphin Plaza, Kathryn Abbey Hanna Park in Jacksonville, FL. In honor of Rex's memory, the family invites attendees to wear a white t-shirt and jeans. In lieu of flowers, please consider donating to the Jacksonville Humane Society at https://Jax humane society.org/donate/

or the Maranatha Children's Home in Tonga, South Africa through Gracepointe Ministries at https://gracepointe.net/minis…

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