Frederick H. Daniels Sr., 86, of Long Branch, New Jersey, peacefully departed this life at home, surrounded by the love of his family, on Friday, November 6. He was born on September 19, 1940, to the late Randolph and Clara Daniels.
Fred was born in Long Branch and raised in Red Bank, New Jersey, where he attended Red Bank Public High School. He later returned to Long Branch, where he met and married the love of his life, Edna Crank, in 1961. Their union was blessed with two sons, Frederick Jr. and Jonathan, and together they built a life centered on love, family, and faith.
Fred was a faithful member of Second Baptist Church in Long Branch, where he served with dedication. A talented and creative craftsman, Fred was self-employed and took great pride in creating beautiful custom window treatments through his business, Fred’s Draperies.
Fred was a quiet, kind, and stylish man who found happiness in life’s simple pleasures. He cherished the company of close friends, but nothing brought him greater joy than spending time with his family. Those who knew Fred will especially remember his warm hospitality. If you stopped by for a visit, chances were there would be a freshly baked pound cake waiting for you to enjoy. It was one of the many simple ways he made others feel welcome and cared for.
Fred was preceded in death by his parents, Randolph and Clara Daniels, and his siblings, Randolph, Albert, Willie, James, Bernard, Sarah, Minnie, Melody, and Beatrice.
Fred leaves to cherish his memory his devoted and loving wife, Edna Daniels; his two sons, Frederick Daniels Jr. (Kimberly) and Jonathan Daniels (Christa); his brother Abe Daniels (Pam); his two grandchildren, Jordan and Cameron Daniels; his six great-grandchildren, Kamiyah, Brooklyn, Kaden, Logan, Teigen, and Peyton Green; and a host of loving nieces, nephews, cousins, extended family members, and dear friends.
Fred will be deeply missed, but the love he shared, the kindness he showed, and the memories he created will forever remain in the hearts of all who knew and loved him.
