John Robert Daniels, age 91, passed away peacefully at Popular Estates Senior Living in Columbia, Tennessee.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Jesse Lee Daniels and Florence Chapman Daniels; his beloved wife, Shirley Grooms Daniels; his siblings, J.C. Daniels, Clyde Daniels, Carolyn Faye Dale, and Katherine Davis; and his daughter, Pam Holland.

John is survived by his loving children, Robert (Edith) Daniels, Bobby (Dana) Daniels, Johnny (Kari) Daniels, and Debbie Donoghue; his sisters, Shirley Adams and Mary Alice Ingram; and a large and cherished family of grandchildren: Dexter Daniels, John Robert Daniels, Brandi Mahon, Ashley Burke, Blake Daniels, T.J. Mobbs, Zack Daniels, Candace Andrews, Madison Marlett, Kelsey Dale, Kara Bowser, Chris Gray, Brian Gray, Payton Holland, Allyne Holland, and John Preston Holland. He is also survived by 28 great-grandchildren along with many nieces and nephews, who were a source of great pride and joy in his life.

A lifelong farmer, John dedicated his days to the land, with much of his work centered around cattle farming, though he also farmed tobacco in his earlier years. Known for his strong work ethic, he believed in the value of hard work and led by example. He could often be found on his John Deere tractor, dressed in his well-known one-piece Dickie coveralls, tending to his farm.

John was a proud United States Army veteran and a man who deeply valued community. He greatly enjoyed gathering with friends at the sale barn, where conversations about farming and life were always shared with warmth and humor. He attended Mynders School and carried the lessons of diligence and perseverance throughout his life.

Pallbearers will be Blake Daniels, Dexter Daniels, John Robert Daniels, Zack Daniels, T.J. Mobbs, Randal Woodard, Ronnie Staggs, and Roger Sears. Honorary pallbearers include Fletcher Lindsey, Jeff Lockridge, and Crafton Woodard.

The family will receive friends at the Mt. Pleasant Chapel of Williams Funeral Home on Tuesday, April 7, 2026, from 4:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. A Celebration of Life will be held at the same location on Wednesday, April 8, 2026, at 11:00 a.m. Interment will follow at Polk Memorial Gardens, with Dickey Lindsey and Danny Grooms officiating the service.

The family extends their heartfelt appreciation to Compassus Hospice especially Baylee Langley, the staff of Popular Estates and to Nurse Kim Krick and Lisa Manning for their compassionate care and support.

American Legion Post 19 will be rendering military honors.

Williams Funeral Home is honored to serve the Daniels family.  Condolences may be shared on williamsfh.com