Ryan Harlin McDaniel, 39, West Plains, Missouri passed away July 22, 2021.
Ryan was born April 9, 1982 in West Plains, Missouri to Terry and Teresa McDaniel.
On July 14, 2007 he married the love of his life, Wendy Duncan. On January 1, 2004 and on October 15, 2009 he welcomed his two beautiful daughters, Kourtnee Sue and Kiley Jean.
Ryan is survived by his wife, Wendy Duncan McDaniel; two daughters, Kourtnee and Kiley; his mother, Teresa Wells McDaniel, and grandmother, Flo McDaniel; aunts, Terri Harrill and husband Alan, West Plains, Darlene Walker and husband Mark, Rogersville, and Sharon Morris and husband Mike, West Plains; brothers-in-law, Anthony Nolan, West Plains, Billy Duncan, West Plains, Tony Duncan, Portageville, Missouri, and Josh Wilson, Portageville, Missouri; nieces and nephews, Olivia and Kensie Nolan and Michael Duncan; cousins, Jeff McDaniel, Tara Orr, Bryce Harrill, Ben Knight, and many other cousins; David Battle, a lifelong friend and the man who stepped in as Ryan’s father after the passing of his dad.
He was preceded in death by his father, Terry McDaniel; mother-in-law, Brenda Duncan; father-in-law, Jack Duncan; grandpa E. J. McDaniel; grandparents, Truman and Jackie Wells; special family friend, Dave Smith, and friends more like brothers, David Riley, Dylan Cleaves and Jamie Stowers (cousin), and Uncle Rick McDaniel and Aunt Bonnie McDaniel.
Ryan was employed with the city of West Plains for eighteen years as a heavy equipment operator. He was currently employed by Gerdan Slipforming.
Ryan was a devoted husband, father, and son. He enjoyed hunting, fishing, camping, and spending time with his many friends and family members. His biggest enjoyment were his girls. He enjoyed watching them participate and travel in their sports. He was their #1 fan.
To know him was to love him and he loved all. Ryan was a kind and loving man to everyone. Those who knew him well will always have good stories to tell. He had a kind spirt, generous heart, and was always willing to help others. There was never a dull moment when Ryan was around.
In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to his daughters, Kiley and Kourtnee McDaniel.
Ryan will lie in state Tuesday, July 27, 2021 from 8:00 a.m. until time of service.
Funeral services will be held Tuesday, July 27, 2021 at 10:00 a.m. at Carter Funeral Home Chapel, West Plains, Missouri.
Burial will be in Howell Valley Cemetery, Howell County, Missouri, under the direction of Carter Funeral
