Rev. James E. McDaniel, 83, of Brinkley, AR, passed away on Feb. 12, 2023. Jim was born in St. Louis, MO on Nov. 9, 1939. A graduate of Ouachita Baptist University and Southern Baptist Theological Seminary, Jim faithfully preached the Gospel for over 50 years, serving 42 years as the pastor of First Baptist Church Brinkley. Jim loved Jesus, his family and friends, mission trips to Belize, the St. Louis Cardinals, and basketball.  He is survived by his wife of 61 years, Beverly, children Joel, Dina and Michael McDaniel, grandchildren, Tyler McDaniel, Somer Lawrence, and Kayla McDaniel, Kinsey Ortega, and great-grandchildren Levi and Beau McDaniel and Asa Ortega.

The visitation will be held from 5:00PM-8:00PM on Friday, Feb. 17. The funeral is on Saturday, Feb. 18 at 2:00PM. Both will take place at First Baptist Brinkley.

In lieu of flowers, the family has requested that memorial gifts for Arkansas Baptist Children's Home ( www.arkansasfamilies.org ) or Operation Resolute ( www.operationresolute.org ) be mailed to First Baptist Church, 215 W. Elm Brinkley, AR 72021. Please make checks out to First Baptist Church and designate which organization you want to give to. Contact Mrs. Donna Wilson @ 870-734-2571 for more information.