Memorial Scheduled For Mel McDaniel
A public memorial service for Grand Ole Opry star Mel McDaniel will be held Wed., April 13 from 2:00 – 4:00 p.m. at the Grand Ole Opry House.
McDaniel lost his battle with lung cancer on March 31 at his home in Hendersonville, Tenn. The 68-year-old had been a member of the Opry since 1986. His last Opry appearance was during an all-cast sing at the Sept. 28, 2010 re-opening of the Opry House. McDaniel is survived by one daughter and one grandson.
In lieu of flowers, McDaniel’s family requests memorial donations be made to the Opry Trust Fund at this address: Opry Trust Fund, 2804 Opryland Drive, Nashville, TN 37214.
Sarah Skates has been a writer and editor in the music business since 2004. She is a longtime contributor to MusicRow.
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Mel McDaniel was one of the Most sincere and NICEST people I have ever met. Had the pleasure of recording with him last year on my album for FanAddict Race Fans..He will be missed terribly.