Otis T

Daniels

Otis Terrance "Terry" Daniels was born October 20, 1943 to Otis and Elizabeth Daniels. Terry was raised in Orangeburg, New York, Spring Valley, New York and Englewood, New Jersey. He spent a lot of time in Harlem, New York with his aunt Mary Ruth and her daughters, who he deeply adored. After high school, Terry joined the Army.

Terry and Mary Louise were married September 26, 1964. From this union there were four children. Renee Daniels and Janet Daniels preceded him in death.

During his time in the Army, Terry served in Japan. After an honorable discharge, he returned to Englewood. He and Mary purchased a home in Teaneck, New Jersey where they raised their children.

Terry was a member of The Elks. He retired from Red and Tan after over twenty-five years of driving buses. He continued his education, becoming a mechanic, in which he worked for Midas for a few years. He retired again. Coming out of retirement, he worked for Amour Deck, leaving there after a serious shoulder injury. Terry then retired for good.

He had several interests and hobbies. Back in the day, he loved playing softball. He was on The Toast Of The Town team. Terry also loved chess and cards. He too had an interest in track. He would spend a lot of time at the track helping out. Terry had a big love for jazz. Get in his car, jazz was playing and you better not change the station. He also had a love for horses. He once took a trip to North Carolina and he couldn't stop talking about the horses, and oh of course his friends. He sounded like a little kid talking about his getaway. Terry had a dog he named Buddy. Boy, was Buddy his buddy. When Terry picked up his keys, Buddy was ready to ride. When you saw Terry you most likely saw Buddy.

Special thanks to Marguerite Canada for the love and support, not only for him but his mom as well; Marlene, Cheryl and Linda Daniels for all the support and love from day one; Richard Jones, no words could ever express our gratitude for your daily, multiple stays with him giving the family a break; Charlene Lassiter, Alvin Jones, Chanel Stephenson, Robert Campbell II, thank you all for the hands on help, overnight check-ins and the love once he was home; Keith Stitt, you have been there for Terry and Mary and we thank you and your family for going above and beyond. We love you.

We would like to thank everyone for the love and support, however expressed during these hard times. Wayne Fisher, Otis and Cissy Thompson, you are family, always here, and we so love and appreciate you. Much love to all. Thank you and may God bless you.

Otis Terrance Daniels leaves to remember him and his love, Wife, Mary L. Daniels; Daughter, Beverly S. Deneice Daniels (Robert Campbell-deceased); Son, James T. Daniels (Terrie Brockington); Grandchildren, Lacreshia Wilson (Kevin); Robert Campbell II (Chanel Stepenson); Je`Naya Daniels (Tierra Dunn); Jamani Daniels (Tyreq Richardson); Mercedes Brockington, Jada Daniels, Justin Daniels, CheValle Johnson; Great-Grandchildren, Melissa, Madison, Melodie, and Monica Wilson; Jahari and Jasai Daniels Richardson; Siblings, Gary Daniels (Carol); Mark Lewis (Bettyann); Martisha Laval (Corey); and a host of nieces, nephews, cousins, family and friends.