Herman L. Daniel

Herman L. Daniel departed this life on February 22, 2024. Herman was born in Newport News, VA and was a long time resident of Hampton. He was a graduate of North Carolina A&T University and Virginia State University. Herman was a stellar educator with Hampton City Schools for 30 years, until he retired in 1998.

Herman was a member of the Kappa Alpha Psi Fraternity, Inc. and numerous civic organizations. He was a faithful member of Gethsemane Baptist Church and served on several ministries.

He was predeceased by his parents, his sisters, Rebecca Perry, and Evelyn Chandler. His beloved wife, Elnora Belle Daniel, joined him in eternal rest on March 4, 2024.

Herman Daniel leaves to mourn: his loving and devoted son, Michael D. Daniel (Kristen) of Ellicott City, MD; surrogate daughter, Karen McAdoo; sisters, Martha Johnson and Ruby Price (Robert); brother, Reuben Daniel (Cynthia); grandchildren, Emerson Paige Daniel, Michael Charles Daniel, Adrian Hawkins and Tiffany Kitrell; greatgrandchildren, Taylor, Kennedy and Dylan Kitrell; numerous nieces, nephews and a host of other relatives and friends.

Viewing will begin at 5 p.m. on Friday, March 8, 2024 at Gethsemane Baptist Church, 5404 Roanoke Avenue, Newport News, VA followed by a Memorial Service with Kappa Alpha Psi Fraternity, Inc. at 6 pm and viewing will resume until 7:30 p.m.

A funeral service will be held 11 a.m., Saturday, March 9th, at Gethsemane Baptist Church with Bishop Dwight Riddick, Sr., officiating. Interment will follow in Arlington National Cemetery at a later date. In lieu of flowers, the family request that donations be made to the Gethsemane Baptist Church Educational Scholarship. O. H. Smith & Son Funeral Home is honored to serve the family.