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Roger B. Daniell Sr., 95, of Burnet died June 19, 2015

Roger Daniell Sr. of Burnet

Roger Daniell Sr. of BurnetRoger B. Daniell Sr., 95, passed away June 19, 2015, in Burnet, Texas.

A funeral service is 10 a.m. June 24 at Edgar & Jenkins Family Funeral Home, 109 N. Main St. in Burnet, (512) 756-4444. Interment will follow at South San Gabriel Cemetery. The family will receive friends from 6-8 p.m. June 23 at the funeral home.

Roger grew up in the Hill Country and lived here all is life. He was a star athlete at Bertram High School and joined the service after Pearl Harbor and reached the rank of captain in the Army Air Force, flying a B-29 in the Pacific Theatre.

He was a committed Christian and helped establish numerous churches during his life.

He was preceded in death by Dorothy, his loving wife of 62 years. He is survived by daughter, Cindy; son, Roger Jr.; as well as daughter-in-law, Mary. He was the proud grandfather of Kate and Chris and great-grandfather to Jack.

The family would like to thank Michele and the staff at Pafford Place Assisted Living and the staff of the Oaks Nursing Home for their care. And a very special thank-you to Rosemary and Jovanna.

Go to jenkinsserves.com to offer condolences.