Joseph Webster Daniel

Joseph “Joe” Webster Daniel, 70, of Sweeny, Texas passed away at home on November 8, 2026.

Joe was born on January 4, 1956 in Marshall, Arkansas to Hulen Daniel and Edna Alline (McDaniel) Daniel. He first lived in Snowball, AR and later near Harrison, AR. He was a 1974 graduate of Valley Springs High School where he was Class President and President of FFA his senior year. He attended University of Central Arkansas for a time before moving to Texas and beginning his career.

Joe moved to Houston in 1977 and started working as a heavy equipment operator. He initially operated earth moving equipment and later lifting and hoisting equipment – with well over 20 years operating cranes. His early work took him across the state of Texas and to western states including Colorado, Wyoming, and California. His family joined him in California and lived there until 1995 before all returning back to Texas. He was a member of IUOE Local 12 in California and IUOE Local 450 in Texas until his retirement in 2021.

Joe was a man of many interests and hobbies. He particularly enjoyed fishing, hunting and shooting sports, and four wheel drive vehicles. He was very fond of Jeeps and spent time restoring a replica of one from his early adulthood. Joe also spent a lot of time building things at home, working in the yard and garden, and tinkering in his barn. He also enjoyed taking his daily walk with one of his beloved dogs. It was uncommon to find him doing nothing.

Most of all, Joe enjoyed his grandchildren. He was always grateful to see them and spend time with them – whether that was taking a trip to the store, treating them to a bite out to eat, or barbecuing for them at home.

Joe was a devoted husband, father, grandfather, and brother.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Hulen and Alline Daniel, brothers Gary Daniel and Arlin Daniel, sister Dianne Coombe, and niece Heather Dustman.

He is survived by his wife of 45 years Jacquie; his son Erik (Chrissi) Daniel, daughter Jennifer Jack; his grandchildren Phelan, Gavin, Rachel (Caleb), Jonathan, Clara Mae; and one great-granddaughter.

Honorary Pallbearers are Erik Daniel, Phelan Jack, Jonathan Daniel, Gavin Pennington, Gary Lloyd Daniel, and Austin Daniel.

Services will be held in Texas and Arkansas.

In Texas:

Visitation will be on Wednesday November 11th from 6 PM to 8 PM.

Services will be on Thursday November 12th at 10 AM.

Both will be held at Palms Funeral Home in Angleton, TX.

In Arkansas:

Visitation will be on Monday November 16th from 5 PM to 7PM at Coffman Funeral Home in Harrison, AR.

Services will be held on Tuesday November 17th at 11 AM at Maplewood Cemetary in Harrison, AR.