Obituary of Richard Conaly Daniel

76, of St. Petersburg, passed away peacefully August 7, 2020 at home after a long illness. Richard was born in Tampa,FL and was preceded in death by his Father and his Mother, Lillian Myers Bierce. Richard was raised  in North Carolina and Virginia. He was a 1961 graduate of Bassett High School and attended Ferrum College. He returned to Tampa where he worked for Peninsular Motor Club before beginning his 30 year career with Delta Airlines. Richard was a people person with a great sense of humor. He was a member of the St. Petersburg Lodge #139, Tampa Scottish Rite, Eqypt Shrine, Eureka Chapter #5, Order of the Eastern Star and Kentucky Colonel.
Richard is survived by his wife of 45 years, Melodie, his daughter Denise Vaughn(Wylie), NC,  his brother William Daniel, Tampa, sister Judith Bingham(Ken), Vero Beach, 7 grandchildren, 4 great grandchildren and several nieces and nephews.
A memorial service will be held Thursday August 13th at Anderson McQueen Funeral Home 2201 DR MLK ST N, St. Petersburg, FL. Visitation will be 5-7 PM with Masonic and Eastern Star service at 7PM.
As a result of the COVID-19 environment guest will be required to wear masks. In lieu of flowers donations may be made to Suncoast Hospice or any Masonic Order of your choice.