Johnny “Jay” Eugene Daniels, son of the late Johnnie F. Daniels and Bernice Henson Daniels, was born on May 15, 1947, in Parma, Missouri, and departed this life on May 28, 2022, at the John J Pershing VA Medical Center in Poplar Bluff, Missouri, at the age of 75 years.

Mr. Daniels was a Veteran of the United States Army and a resident of Bloomfield, Missouri. He owned and operated several Auto Body Shops until his retirement in 2010. After his retirement, he enjoyed drag racing, fishing, and spending time with his grandchildren.

He is survived by his long-time companion, Melissa England of Bloomfield, Missouri; by two daughters, Ashley Faries (Mike) of Dexter, Missouri, and Roni England (Derek) of Bloomfield, Missouri; by his brother, Tommy Daniels (Sharon) of Parma, Missouri; by four grandchildren, Jay-Thomas Marron, Roan Marron and Blakley Marron all of Dexter, Missouri; and Ryker Dale of Bloomfield, Missouri.

Other than by his parents, he was preceded in death by his brother, Irvin Daniels.

No services are currently planned.