Marland Lee McDaniel passed away on March 26, 2026. Marland was born on May 17, 1936, in Chandler, OK. He was adopted by Robert and Georgia McDaniel with the assistance of the Salvation Army, which led him to support their charities. He attended school at Arcadia, Luther, then McLoud, where he graduated high school.
He married Mary Jane (Loman) in Dec. 1956. When Mary Jane’s health declined, he cared for her with unwavering love, with the invaluable assistance of her sister Shirley, remaining by Mary Jane’s side until she passed in 2012.
In addition to providing for his family as a machinist and retiring from OG&E in 1994, Marland also built carports and was known for his skilled metal work. He was a Mason for over 57 years, holding his 33rd Degree honor for the majority of those years, and was the McLoud Lodge Worshipful Master when it was built in 1973.
He was preceded in death by his beloved wife Mary Jane McDaniel; son Tony McDaniel; parents Robert and Georgia McDaniel.
Marland is survived by: son Jodie (Karin) McDaniel of Edmond; grandchildren Malissa Logue of Harrah; Brent McDaniel of McLoud; Brad (Randy) McDaniel of West Lafayette, IN; Tara (Chance) Bolduc of Edmond; Sara (Brian) Dougherty of Montgomery, TX; Liza McDaniel of Edmond; Emma McDaniel of Denver, CO; eight great-grandchildren; sister-in-law Shirley Stevens of McLoud; and a vast number of extended family and friends that will miss him deeply.
Services were held Mar. 31, 2026, at McLoud First United Methodist Church with Pastor Abigail Granderson officiating. Burial followed at Dale Cemetery.
