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Norman Anthony "Tony" Daniels, 73, passed away Wednesday, May 20, 2026, in San Angelo.
Memorial Service will be at 11:00 AM Saturday, June 13, 2026, at The Word of Life Assembly of God Church. Cremation and arrangements are under the direction of Robert Massie Funeral Home.
Mr. Daniels was born November 19, 1952 in San Angelo to Miss Billie Barbara Hollins-Daniels. He grew up in San Angelo along with his younger siblings, Felicia, OD Williams, Jr., Arthur "Scrap", Paul, and Ramone. He loved wearing the badge "big brother" and wore it with pride. Tony attended Thomas A. Edison Junior High and graduated from Central High School where he enjoyed the game of football. He met and shortly after, married Pamela Jean Coverson in September of 1972. Marcus, Julian and Corina were born into this union. Tony joined the United States Army in July of 1972, eventually earning stripes as a Staff Sargent. He served at Ft. Bragg in north Carolina, 1977-1978 in Korea, and he also served in the Vietnam War, making him a true war Veteran. His proud accomplishments during his military career comes from earning a National Service Medal, Parachutist Badge, Expert Infantryman Badge, Good Conduct Medal, and Sharpshooter (Rifle). Tony carried the pride and discipline of military service with him throughout his life.
After honorably discharging out of the Army in 1979, Tony moved his family to Austin for a short while where he worked alongside his brother, OD Williams, Jr., ar Duplex Electric Sigh Company as an electrician assistant, Eventually, his boots settled down in San Angleo. He worked at Southwestern Bell/GTE/Verizon for many years. He also kept up his love for football by refereeing for many years as well. He was an intellectual person, and often referred to himself as a "walking and talking encyclopedia". He was a man of discipline and purpose. He instilled that "you set the standard, and his job was to make sure that you followed that standard that you set for yourself and be the best version fo you".
Tony is preceded in death by his wife, Pamela, his mother, Billie, his brother, Arthur "Scrap", and baby brother, Ramone.
He leaves to cherish his memory his children, De'Andra Pajotte and husband Curtis of South Carolina, Lorenzo Tribue and wife Carol of California, Marcus Daniels of Kerrville, Julian Daniels and wife Nina of Austin, and Corina Daniels of San Angelo; his sister, Felicia Ross of Odessa; and brothers, OD Williams, Jr. of Round Rock, and Paul Williams of Stafford; 14 grandchildren and great grandchildren, and a host of family and friends.
"This too shall pass..."